#A5287D Hex Color
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#a5287d is a deep, saturated magenta that edges toward plum. It sits dark enough to work as a dominant base, and white text passes AA contrast on it at 6.6:1. You will see it in cosmetics packaging, nightlife branding, and romance-themed design, where its bold, slightly sweet character makes small accents pop hard.
Questions about #a5287d
What is #a5287d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5287d is rgb(165, 40, 125), in HSL hsl(319, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 24%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5287d?
Cream and charcoal bring out its warmth for an elegant, grown-up palette, while a muted teal sets up a striking complementary contrast. Skip bright red or purple neighbors, they muddy it.
Is #a5287d readable on white or black?
#a5287d has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.