#A24DA8 Hex Color
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Reach for #a24da8 when a design needs a bold purple that still reads clearly. This saturated violet has real punch, so it works best as an accent in the 10% of a palette: buttons, highlights, calls to action. White text passes AA contrast on it at around 5.0:1. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a cool, rich combination.
Questions about #a24da8
What is #a24da8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a24da8 is rgb(162, 77, 168), in HSL hsl(296, 37%, 48%) and in CMYK 4%, 54%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a24da8?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum all flatter #a24da8 without competing with its saturation. For something warmer, a muted gold works as a small accent next to this purple.
Is #a24da8 readable on white or black?
#a24da8 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.