#A51A56 Hex Color
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#a51a56 is a dark, highly saturated pink with warm red and subtle purple undertones. Its intense depth brings energy, drama, and a touch of mystery to branding, fashion, cosmetics, and nightlife designs. Use the hex code #a51a56 as a small accent or call-to-action color, pairing it with charcoal or blush. White text achieves about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #a51a56
What is #a51a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51a56 is rgb(165, 26, 86), in HSL hsl(334, 73%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 48%, 35%.
How does #a51a56 read warm or cool?
#a51a56 reads as a warm, dramatic pink because its red base outweighs its subtle purple undertone. High saturation keeps it vivid, while its dark value adds a rich, slightly mysterious quality suited to confident accents and expressive visual systems.
What colors pair well with #a51a56?
Is #a51a56 readable on white or black?
#a51a56 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.