#A1769E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted magenta feels understated and gentle rather than loud. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a1769e works best as a secondary or supporting tone in cosmetic or lifestyle branding. It provides enough contrast to support black text for readable UI copy. Pair it with soft charcoals or warm grays to avoid a washed-out look on the screen.
Questions about #a1769e
What is #a1769e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1769e is rgb(161, 118, 158), in HSL hsl(304, 19%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 2%, 37%.
Does #a1769e work well for UI text?
#a1769e provides sufficient contrast for standard black text, making it a functional choice for supporting UI elements. However, avoid using it as a primary background for white text, as the accessibility ratio will likely fall below standard requirements for readable web copy.
What colors pair best with #a1769e?
Pair #a1769e with deep charcoal or warm grays to ground the color and prevent it from feeling washed out on screen. Because this magenta is highly muted, it also creates sophisticated, balanced palettes when combined with soft, desaturated greens or neutral, sandy tones.
Is #a1769e readable on white or black?
#a1769e has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.