#A180CC Hex Color
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Reminiscent of dried lavender buds, this soft purple carries a gray cast that keeps it gentle instead of loud. The hex code #a180cc works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out next to plain white. It flatters deep plum and warm brass. Black text stays readable on top, clearing WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #a180cc
What is #a180cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a180cc is rgb(161, 128, 204), in HSL hsl(266, 43%, 65%) and in CMYK 21%, 37%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a180cc?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm brass all bring out the best in #a180cc. The gray undertone also lets muted sage or cream act as calm, low-risk neighbors in a palette.
Is #a180cc readable on white or black?
#a180cc has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.