#A56082 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #a56082 is a medium-dark pink with dusty mauve and plum undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, understated mood that suits cosmetics, intimate products, fashion, and romantic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a56082.
Questions about #a56082
What is #a56082 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a56082 is rgb(165, 96, 130), in HSL hsl(330, 28%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 21%, 35%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a56082?
For a grounded palette, pair #a56082 with charcoal text, cream surfaces, or a restrained olive accent. Charcoal sharpens its muted plum character, while cream softens the contrast for packaging, editorial layouts, and intimate product branding.
Is #a56082 readable on white or black?
#a56082 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.