#803FA3 Hex Color
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Not a soft lavender, this purple is saturated and dark with a cool, moody pull. Its intensity suits calls to action, highlights, and accents more than full backgrounds, where it can turn gloomy. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast against hex code #803fa3, so small type stays readable. Try pairing it with warm gold or muted teal.
Questions about #803fa3
What is #803fa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #803fa3 is rgb(128, 63, 163), in HSL hsl(279, 44%, 44%) and in CMYK 21%, 61%, 0%, 36%.
What text color works best on #803fa3?
White text is the clearest choice, reaching about 6.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls far short of that ratio and should be avoided on this shade.
What colors pair well with #803fa3?
Warm gold and mustard tones lift its cool, gloomy side, while muted teal keeps it calm and balanced. For darker layouts, pair it with charcoal or deep plum instead of pure black.
Is #803fa3 readable on white or black?
#803fa3 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.