#A074A5 Hex Color
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#a074a5 is a dusty, unsaturated purple with a cool, matte finish. This muted tone brings a sense of refined calm to designs without feeling overly saccharine. It functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant base, as large blocks can appear washed out. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or off-white text for excellent legibility and a sophisticated, modern look.
Questions about #a074a5
What is #a074a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a074a5 is rgb(160, 116, 165), in HSL hsl(294, 21%, 55%) and in CMYK 3%, 30%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a074a5?
#a074a5 functions best when balanced against neutral, high-contrast tones like charcoal or deep espresso. Because it is a muted, unsaturated purple, it can get lost against mid-tones, so keep your primary text or background elements starkly different in value.
Is #a074a5 a warm or cool color?
#a074a5 is distinctly cool, carrying a subtle grey undertone that strips away the typical sweetness of brighter purples. This makes it a professional, restrained choice for interfaces where you want to evoke calmness rather than high energy or excitement.
Is #a074a5 readable on white or black?
#a074a5 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.