#A75999 Hex Color
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This muted magenta balances softness with a distinct, sophisticated presence. Its desaturated nature makes it less aggressive than typical bright pinks, working best as an accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft charcoals or warm grays for a modern look. While it is readable against white, the hex code #a75999 serves better for branding and UI highlights than large blocks of text.
Questions about #a75999
What is #a75999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a75999 is rgb(167, 89, 153), in HSL hsl(311, 31%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 8%, 35%.
How should I use #a75999 in my design projects?
Use #a75999 sparingly as a sophisticated accent color for UI buttons, active states, or graphic highlights rather than large text blocks. Its desaturated nature pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft neutral grays for a modern, balanced look.
Is #a75999 readable on white or black?
#a75999 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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.