#A288B4 Hex Color
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#a288b4 is a cool, dusty purple with gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened lightness gives layouts a calm, refined feel without the weight of a deep violet. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or muted green, since large areas can look washed out against white. The hex code is #a288b4.
Questions about #a288b4
What is #a288b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a288b4 is rgb(162, 136, 180), in HSL hsl(275, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 24%, 0%, 29%.
Is #a288b4 warm or cool?
#a288b4 reads cool because its purple base is softened by gray rather than red or brown undertones, while its muted saturation keeps the effect gentle instead of icy and gives it a dusty, composed appearance in most palettes. Pair it with warm neutrals for balance.
Does black text work well on #a288b4?
Black text provides about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio on #a288b4, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making this shade suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface content. White text offers weaker contrast.
What colors pair well with #a288b4?
Is #a288b4 readable on white or black?
#a288b4 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.