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#A3529D color code is #A3529D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3529d.

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#A3529D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3529D is 0.1626. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.94:1 against white and 4.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3529D on white4.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A3529D on black4.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A3529D4.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3529D4.25:1AA Large

#A3529D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3529D?+
The hex code for #A3529D is #A3529D. In RGB it's rgb(163, 82, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(304, 33%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #A3529D?+
#A3529D in RGB is (163, 82, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 82, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #A3529D?+
#A3529D converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 4%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3529D.
Is #a3529d a warm or cool color?+
#A3529D (#A3529D) 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 #a3529d belong to?+
#A3529D belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 304°, 33%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a3529d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3529D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.94:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a3529d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3529D (#A3529D) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3529D in design

Practical guidance for using #a3529d (#A3529D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A3529D (#A3529D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a3529d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3529D (#A3529D) 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

#A3529D 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

#A3529D 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.