#A5224E Hex Color
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#a5224e is a dark, saturated red-pink with warm berry undertones and a serious, passionate presence. Its rich intensity suits branding, fashion, cosmetics, nightlife, and focused calls to action. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside blush, cream, or charcoal. White text reads clearly against it, with about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #a5224e.
Questions about #a5224e
What is #a5224e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5224e is rgb(165, 34, 78), in HSL hsl(340, 66%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 53%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5224e?
Is #a5224e a warm or cool color?
#a5224e reads as a warm red-pink because its berry hue leans toward red rather than blue, giving it a passionate, grounded feel despite its pink component. That warmth suits expressive accents and rich, intimate visual themes.
Does #a5224e work with white text?
#a5224e provides strong contrast with white text, at about a 7.1:1 ratio, which passes WCAG AA and AAA for normal text. Check the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your actual layout before publishing.
Is #a5224e readable on white or black?
#a5224e has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.