#A81695 Hex Color
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This saturated magenta demands attention with its high intensity and vivid, lush character. Because of its aggressive chroma, #a81695 functions best as a small, deliberate accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. Pair it with soft, muted greys to tone down its loudness. The hex code for this color is #a81695, and it remains readable against white text.
Questions about #a81695
What is #a81695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a81695 is rgb(168, 22, 149), in HSL hsl(308, 77%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 11%, 34%.
How should I use #a81695 in a layout?
#a81695 is an intense chroma color that can easily overwhelm a screen. Use it strictly for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements where you need to draw the eye immediately. It pairs exceptionally well with muted charcoal or soft greys to balance the high saturation.
Is #a81695 readable on white or black?
#a81695 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.