#A29DCC Hex Color
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#a29dcc is a muted, dusty lavender with cool undertones and low saturation. This pastel shade feels refined and soft, making it an excellent choice for UI backgrounds where you need a gentle, calming presence. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with slate grays or deep charcoal to ground its ethereal quality.
Questions about #a29dcc
What is #a29dcc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29dcc is rgb(162, 157, 204), in HSL hsl(246, 32%, 71%) and in CMYK 21%, 23%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a29dcc?
Is #a29dcc readable on white or black?
#a29dcc has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.