#A40088 Hex Color
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Intense and saturated, #a40088 brings immediate energy to any design palette. This deep magenta works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background, since its heavy saturation can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with charcoal grays for balanced contrast. Because the hex code #a40088 offers strong legibility against white, it remains readable for UI highlights or smaller calls to action.
Questions about #a40088
What is #a40088 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a40088 is rgb(164, 0, 136), in HSL hsl(310, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 17%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a40088 for a balanced design?
#a40088 functions best when grounded by neutral tones that allow its high saturation to pop without visual competition. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays or soft, cool-toned off-whites to create a clean, modern aesthetic for digital interfaces.
Is #a40088 readable on white or black?
#a40088 has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.