#A1089B Hex Color
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#a1089b is a saturated, dark magenta with a slight purple undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and drama to calls to action, accents, fashion, and intimate branding. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or cream rather than a full background. This hex code gives white text about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a1089b
What is #a1089b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1089b is rgb(161, 8, 155), in HSL hsl(302, 91%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 4%, 37%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a1089b?
#a1089b pairs effectively with charcoal, cream, and muted olive because these lower-intensity colors balance its high saturation while preserving contrast and giving branding, packaging, or fashion layouts a more considered finish.
Is #a1089b readable on white or black?
#a1089b has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.