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#A0377B color code is #A0377B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a0377b.

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#A0377B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A0377B is 0.1164. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.31:1 against white and 3.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A0377B on white6.31:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A0377B on black3.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A0377B6.31:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A0377B3.33:1AA Large

#A0377B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A0377B?+
The hex code for #A0377B is #A0377B. In RGB it's rgb(160, 55, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(321, 49%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #A0377B?+
#A0377B in RGB is (160, 55, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 55, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #A0377B?+
#A0377B converts to CMYK(0%, 66%, 23%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A0377B.
Is #a0377b a warm or cool color?+
#A0377B (#A0377B) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 321° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a0377b belong to?+
#A0377B belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 321°, 49%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #a0377b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A0377B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.31:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a0377b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A0377B (#A0377B) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A0377B in design

Practical guidance for using #a0377b (#A0377B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A0377B (#A0377B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a0377b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A0377B (#A0377B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A0377B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A0377B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.