#A51E67 Hex Color

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Not a pastel, #a51e67 is a dark magenta-pink with real weight. The hex code reads warm thanks to its red undertones, and it carries enough saturation to hold its own on dark backgrounds. White text hits about 7.0:1 contrast against it, so small body text stays readable. Best used as an accent or 10% layer in fashion, cosmetics, and pop culture work; across large surfaces it can turn muddy.

Questions about #a51e67

What is #a51e67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51e67 is rgb(165, 30, 103), in HSL hsl(328, 69%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 38%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a51e67?
#a51e67 pairs well with teal for strong complementary contrast, or with muted golds and deep plums for a warmer, moodier palette. Skip bright reds nearby, since the two compete for attention.
Is #a51e67 readable on white or black?
#a51e67 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.