Color #A4135C Color / Colour Code #A4135C
This page shows the hex color code for color #a4135c (#A4135C). The colour is a pink tone with 79% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A4135C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A4135C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 300, 330, and 0 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 330, 90, and 210 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A4135C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 330 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 330 to 15 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 330 with its complement at 150 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #A4135C
Lightness variations at hue 330 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A4135C
Design Use Cases for #A4135C
Vibrant Brand Color
#A4135C has a strong 79% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #A4135C is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#A4135C is in the pink range (hue 330). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #A4135C (hue 330) to its complement at hue 150. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 0. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a4135c, #13a45c);
CSS Code for #A4135C
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About Color #A4135C (#A4135C)
#A4135C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 164 red, 19 green, and 92 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 330 degrees with 79% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A4135C is 71/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 44% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A4135C against white is 7.43:1 and against black is 2.83:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #13A45C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A4135C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A413A4 and #A41313, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #A4135C?
- #A4135C is Color #A4135C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(164, 19, 92), HSL(330, 79%, 36%), and CMYK(0%, 88%, 44%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 71/255.
- Is #A4135C accessible for text?
- Against white, #A4135C has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A4135C?
- The complementary colour is #13A45C (hue 150). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A413A4 and #A41313. The triadic palette adds #5CA413 and #135CA4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A4135C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a4135c; or rgb(164, 19, 92); or hsl(330, 79%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 330 79% 36%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.