#A05892 Hex Color
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Soft plum with a magenta heart. #a05892 sits at mid lightness with muted saturation, so it reads tender and a little nostalgic rather than loud. The hex code suits cosmetics, confectionery, and fashion work where romance matters more than punch. Best used as a dominant base for large surfaces, where it flatters deep teal accents and carries white text at 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #a05892
What is #a05892 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a05892 is rgb(160, 88, 146), in HSL hsl(312, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 9%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a05892?
Deep teal is a strong partner, giving this muted magenta a cool counterpoint without stealing the scene. Cream and charcoal also work well for softer, low-contrast palettes.
Can white text sit on top of #a05892?
Yes. White text on #a05892 reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. Dark text is riskier and should be tested first.
Is #a05892 readable on white or black?
#a05892 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.