#A44D95 Hex Color
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Fairly saturated and medium-dark, #a44d95 is a red-leaning magenta with a softened, slightly cool feel. Its warmth and polish suit cosmetics, fashion, intimate products, and romantic branding, while its strength keeps it visible in small accents. Use the hex code #a44d95 as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a44d95
What is #a44d95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a44d95 is rgb(164, 77, 149), in HSL hsl(310, 36%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 9%, 36%.
Does #a44d95 read warm or cool in a palette?
In most palettes, #a44d95 reads as a slightly cool, red-leaning magenta, though its moderate lightness and strong saturation give it warmth and visual presence beside pale neutrals or muted greens. It feels more romantic with cream and more polished beside charcoal.
What colors pair well with #a44d95?
Is #a44d95 readable on white or black?
#a44d95 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.