#A09CC7 Hex Color
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#a09cc7 is a pale, cool purple with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish creates a soft, peaceful mood suited to wellness, weddings, cosmetics, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted navy, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #a09cc7 supports black body text with about 8.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #a09cc7
What is #a09cc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a09cc7 is rgb(160, 156, 199), in HSL hsl(246, 28%, 70%) and in CMYK 20%, 22%, 0%, 22%.
Is #a09cc7 warm or cool?
#a09cc7 reads as a cool purple because its pale violet base is softened by gray undertones, creating an ashy, quiet appearance rather than the warmth of mauve or the brightness of saturated violet.
What colors pair well with #a09cc7?
Is #a09cc7 readable on white or black?
#a09cc7 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.