#A16592 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried rose petals and faded mauve, #a16592 is a muted magenta with a soft, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps things calm, and it works best as a supporting tone or background behind dark text, which passes AA contrast at 4.8:1. Pair it with deep teal for a palette that feels warm without turning sugary.
Questions about #a16592
What is #a16592 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a16592 is rgb(161, 101, 146), in HSL hsl(315, 24%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 9%, 37%.
What text color works best on #a16592?
Black text is the safest choice on #a16592, reaching about 4.8:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so reserve it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #a16592?
Deep teal makes #a16592 feel richer, while charcoal grounds it for UI work. Cream softens it further for packaging and romantic, floral palettes.
Is #a16592 readable on white or black?
#a16592 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.