#A45570 color
The hex color #A45570 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 33.3% green and 43.9% blue (164, 85, 112).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 32% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 48% magenta, 32% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Cherry Berry (#9F4D65), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.11:1).
#A45570 color codes
| HEX | #A45570 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 85, 112) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 33.3%, 43.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 32%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 48%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 48%, 32%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.39, 35.64, -0.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.39, 35.64, 359.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.484, 15.561, 17.198) | |
| Decimal | 10769776 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A45570, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A45570 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #A45570 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.11:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A45570 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#616571Protanopia
no red cones#75736eDeuteranopia
no green cones#af505fTritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a45570; }
.text { color: #a45570; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a45570; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 85 112 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a45570, #a46255); }
Similar colors
#9f4d65Cherry Berry#a84b7aOur Little Secret#ac4362Hot#b55067Extravagant Blush#8e5164Velour Scar#9a435dVelvet Wine#a6465bRose Laffy Taffy#a6646fCinnapink
Closest common color name: Mulberry.
Questions
- What color is #A45570?
- #A45570 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Cherry Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A45570?
- The RGB value is 164, 85, 112: 164 red, 85 green and 112 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A45570?
- The complementary color is #55A489, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A45570?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 and white text 5.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.