#A14E89 Hex Color
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This muted magenta offers a dusty, sophisticated appearance that avoids the harshness of neon hues. Due to its softness, the hex code #a14e89 works best as a secondary accent rather than a full page background. It pairs well with cool slate grays or warm creams. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against white, it remains readable for body text, making it a functional choice for cosmetic branding.
Questions about #a14e89
What is #a14e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a14e89 is rgb(161, 78, 137), in HSL hsl(317, 35%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 15%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a14e89?
Is #a14e89 readable on white or black?
#a14e89 has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.