#A72868 Hex Color
Bold Dark Pink With a Moody Streak
Not a soft pastel, #a72868 is a dark, saturated pink with a warm plum undertone and a bold, moody streak. It works best as an accent or in large type, where its intensity lands without muddying fine detail. White text reads clearly over this hex code, so it holds up behind buttons, calls to action, and dark romantic palettes.
Questions about #a72868
What is #a72868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a72868 is rgb(167, 40, 104), in HSL hsl(330, 61%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 38%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a72868?
Muted gold, deep teal, and charcoal all bring out the warm plum side of #a72868. Keep it as an accent next to softer neutrals so the saturation stays an asset rather than a shout.
Is #a72868 readable on white or black?
#a72868 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.