#A94980 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated, medium-dark pink with plum undertones, #a94980 reads warm and mellow rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, and it holds white text at about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with muted golds or deep teals for a richer feel than the usual pastel lineup. The hex code #a94980 suits cosmetics, confectionery, and romantic branding.
Questions about #a94980
What is #a94980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a94980 is rgb(169, 73, 128), in HSL hsl(326, 40%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 24%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a94980?
Deep teal and muted gold flatter it best, both bringing out the warm plum undertone. Soft cream also lightens it nicely for packaging, floral, or confectionery design.
Is #a94980 readable on white or black?
#a94980 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.