#A5124F Hex Color
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#a5124f is a dark, highly saturated pink with warm red and berry undertones. Its strong presence brings energy, romance, and drama to branding, fashion, cosmetics, and nightlife designs. Use this hex code as a small accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text remains clear, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a5124f
What is #a5124f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5124f is rgb(165, 18, 79), in HSL hsl(335, 80%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 52%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5124f?
#a5124f pairs well with white, black, soft blush, and charcoal, while muted greens can provide balanced complementary contrast. Keep the berry pink as an accent when combining several strong hues so the palette remains focused.
Where does #a5124f work best in a design?
#a5124f works best as an accent for calls to action, logos, buttons, packaging, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife visuals, where its saturated berry tone adds drama without overwhelming the layout. Pair it with a pale neutral when it needs more space.
Is #a5124f readable on white or black?
#a5124f has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.