#A71E9A Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #a71e9a is a medium-dark magenta with a noticeable purple undertone. Its intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion graphics, and nightlife branding. Use it as a 10% accent beside soft pink or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #a71e9a supports clear white text at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a71e9a
What is #a71e9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a71e9a is rgb(167, 30, 154), in HSL hsl(306, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 8%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a71e9a?
The strongest pairings for #a71e9a include soft pink for a gentle contrast, charcoal for grounding, and muted mauve for a tonal palette that keeps the magenta as the focal point.
Does #a71e9a look warm or cool?
#a71e9a reads as a cool-leaning magenta because its purple undertone shifts it away from orange-red hues, though its high saturation keeps the color lively and assertive rather than icy on screen.
Is #a71e9a readable on white or black?
#a71e9a has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.