#A45C82 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink carries a distinct mauve undertone that feels more earthy than sweet. Because #a45c82 is unsaturated and matte, it works best as a supporting tone in branding or UI design rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or muted olive to cut through its inherent femininity. Use white text for optimal readability, as this shade meets WCAG standards for high contrast.
Questions about #a45c82
What is #a45c82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a45c82 is rgb(164, 92, 130), in HSL hsl(328, 28%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 21%, 36%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a45c82 in a design layout?
Is #a45c82 suitable for text or background use?
#a45c82 is most effective as a secondary accent color rather than a large background, due to its low saturation. When used for text, ensure it is set against a high-contrast background, ideally white, to meet readability standards.
Is #a45c82 readable on white or black?
#a45c82 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.