#A5179A Hex Color
Bold magenta with electric charm
Strong and saturated, #a5179a is a lush magenta with a slightly cool purple undertone. Its medium-dark value gives it energy and focus without the glare of neon, making it effective for calls to action, fashion accents, cosmetics, and nightlife graphics. The hex code #a5179a supports white text at about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a5179a
What is #a5179a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5179a is rgb(165, 23, 154), in HSL hsl(305, 76%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 7%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5179a in a design palette?
#a5179a pairs well with charcoal, soft pink, and warm cream because those quieter tones balance its saturated purple undertone while keeping the overall palette focused, making the color useful as a small accent rather than a dominant background.
Is #a5179a readable on white or black?
#a5179a has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.