#8070A1 Hex Color
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#8070a1 is a dusty, unsaturated violet with a cool, matte finish. This muted tone provides a calm foundation for UI designs without the intensity of brighter purples. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays for a sophisticated, professional look. Since the hex code #8070a1 maintains a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well as a readable, accessible background for body copy.
Questions about #8070a1
What is #8070a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8070a1 is rgb(128, 112, 161), in HSL hsl(260, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 30%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #8070a1 in a design?
#8070a1 pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain a professional, high-contrast look. Because it is a muted violet, it also balances effectively against creamy off-whites or soft sand tones to prevent the interface from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #8070a1 suitable for text on a dark background?
This color generally lacks sufficient contrast for use as body text against standard dark backgrounds or pure black. To maintain accessibility, use #8070a1 primarily for UI elements like buttons, borders, or large headers, rather than small-scale, readable text blocks.
Is #8070a1 readable on white or black?
#8070a1 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.