#A5285E Hex Color
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Rich and strongly saturated, #a5285e is a dark, warm pink with a berry-like undertone. Its bold depth brings energy and romance to branding, cosmetics, fashion, and calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent against cream or soft peach. White text has about 6.9:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a5285e.
Questions about #a5285e
What is #a5285e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5285e is rgb(165, 40, 94), in HSL hsl(334, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 43%, 35%.
Which colors pair well with #a5285e?
Does #a5285e look warm or cool?
#a5285e reads as a warm, dark pink because its red-magenta base carries a berry-like undertone rather than blue or violet coolness. That combination gives branding, beauty, fashion, and editorial layouts a romantic, energetic character.
Is #a5285e readable on white or black?
#a5285e has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.