#A189CC Hex Color
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This unsaturated violet carries a cool, muted tone that feels refined rather than overwhelming. Because of its balanced lightness, #a189cc works effectively as a supporting accent in UI designs or branding palettes. It pairs beautifully with dark charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. Black text remains sharp against this hex code, ensuring readability for small interface elements.
Questions about #a189cc
What is #a189cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a189cc is rgb(161, 137, 204), in HSL hsl(261, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 33%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a189cc in a UI design?
#a189cc pairs beautifully with charcoal for a sophisticated, high-contrast look that keeps text legible. For a softer, monochromatic effect, try pairing it with desaturated grays or light slate tones to maintain its refined, calm character.
Is #a189cc readable on white or black?
#a189cc has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.