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#A3339B color code is #A3339B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3339b.

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#A3339B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3339B is 0.1252. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.99:1 against white and 3.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3339B on white5.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A3339B on black3.50:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A3339B5.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3339B3.50:1AA Large

#A3339B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3339B?+
The hex code for #A3339B is #A3339B. In RGB it's rgb(163, 51, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(304, 52%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #A3339B?+
#A3339B in RGB is (163, 51, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 51, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #A3339B?+
#A3339B converts to CMYK(0%, 69%, 5%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3339B.
Is #a3339b a warm or cool color?+
#A3339B (#A3339B) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a3339b belong to?+
#A3339B belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 304°, 52%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a3339b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3339B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.99:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a3339b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3339B (#A3339B) is 3438 C Deep Cerise, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3339B in design

Practical guidance for using #a3339b (#A3339B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A3339B (#A3339B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a3339b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3339B (#A3339B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#A3339B 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

#A3339B 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.