#A01951 Hex Color
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Nightlife posters, cosmetics packaging, and moody branding are natural homes for this dark raspberry pink. The hex code #a01951 is heavily saturated with a slight purple lean, so it reads warm and bold rather than sweet. It holds small white text at 7.6:1 contrast, which makes it a reliable dark background. Pair it with muted gold or dusty teal for balance.
Questions about #a01951
What is #a01951 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a01951 is rgb(160, 25, 81), in HSL hsl(335, 73%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 49%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a01951?
Muted gold, cream, and dusty teal all flatter #a01951 without competing with its saturation. For darker palettes, try charcoal or deep plum to keep the mood moody and rich.
Is #a01951 readable on white or black?
#a01951 has a 7.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.