#A23E74 Hex Color
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A mellow, saturated magenta, #a23e74 carries a warm and approachable energy without feeling overly aggressive. Its balanced intensity makes it a strong contender for small branding accents rather than full-page backgrounds. This shade pairs surprisingly well with sage green or soft charcoal for a modern, sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this deep pink is #a23e74.
Questions about #a23e74
What is #a23e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a23e74 is rgb(162, 62, 116), in HSL hsl(328, 45%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 28%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a23e74 for a modern look?
This magenta works best when paired with sage green for an organic, earthy contrast or charcoal for a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic. These combinations allow the intensity of the pink to stand out without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Is #a23e74 suitable for full-page background designs?
While #a23e74 has a mellow energy, it is generally too saturated for use as a full-page background, as it may fatigue the eyes. It serves its best purpose as a high-impact accent color for buttons, icons, or text highlights.
Is #a23e74 readable on white or black?
#a23e74 has a 6.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.