#801A5B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #801a5b is a warm pink with strong red-violet undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while its rich saturation adds romance and seductiveness. Use it as a supporting tone with blush, cream, or charcoal for moody branding and fashion. The hex code #801a5b supports white text with about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #801a5b
What is #801a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #801a5b is rgb(128, 26, 91), in HSL hsl(322, 66%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 29%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #801a5b?
Pair #801a5b with cream or blush for softer contrast, or use charcoal for a restrained dark palette; muted mauve can keep the scheme coordinated without matching the shade too closely. These combinations work well in fashion, editorial, and romantic branding.
Is #801a5b warm or cool?
#801a5b reads as a warm, dark pink because its red-violet balance leans toward red rather than blue, while its deep value gives the hue a serious, mysterious presence instead of the airy feel associated with lighter pinks. Strong saturation keeps it romantic and expressive.
Does #801a5b work with white text?
Use white text on #801a5b for strong readability, with an approximate 9.5:1 contrast ratio that exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text in typical solid-background use across interfaces. Check the final result if transparency, overlays, or nearby colors change the rendered background.
Is #801a5b readable on white or black?
#801a5b has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.