#A95AA1 Hex Color
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The hex code #a95aa1 defines a moderately muted magenta with balanced lightness and a slight cool plum undertone. Its softened saturation gives designs a gentle, polished mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, romance, and intimate products. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside charcoal, mauve, or warm cream; black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a95aa1
What is #a95aa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a95aa1 is rgb(169, 90, 161), in HSL hsl(306, 31%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 5%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a95aa1?
#a95aa1 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted olive, and soft gold because its restrained magenta gains structure from darker neutrals while earthy accents bring contrast without making the palette feel loud.
Where does #a95aa1 work best in a palette?
#a95aa1 works best as a supporting tone or focused accent in cosmetics, fashion, romance, and nightlife designs, where its moderate lightness adds color without overpowering surrounding neutrals or competing with detailed content. It can feel muddy across large, dense surfaces.
Is #a95aa1 readable on white or black?
#a95aa1 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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.