#A42D65 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #a42d65 is a dark, saturated pink with berry and subtle plum undertones. Its strong chroma brings energy and sensuality to branding, fashion, cosmetics, and romantic designs. Use this hex code as a focused accent or call-to-action color beside cream, blush, or charcoal. White text remains readable for small body copy at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a42d65
What is #a42d65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a42d65 is rgb(164, 45, 101), in HSL hsl(332, 57%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 38%, 36%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Does #a42d65 read as a warm or cool color?
#a42d65 reads as a warm, saturated pink because its berry base carries red and subtle plum undertones, giving it more heat and richness than blue-leaning magentas or cooler pinks in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #a42d65?
Is #a42d65 readable on white or black?
#a42d65 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.