#A55A71 Hex Color
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#a55a71 is a warm, dusty pink with muted red and mauve undertones. Its matte, unsaturated look brings restraint, tenderness, and understated romance to branding, cosmetics, fashion, or intimate product design. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #a55a71
What is #a55a71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a55a71 is rgb(165, 90, 113), in HSL hsl(342, 29%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 32%, 35%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a55a71 in a design palette?
#a55a71 pairs well with cream for gentle contrast, charcoal for stronger definition, and muted sage for a restrained natural accent, while dusty lavender can reinforce its soft, romantic mood without making the palette feel sugary. Use it as a supporting tone.
Is #a55a71 readable on white or black?
#a55a71 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.