#A355FD Hex Color
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Not a muted pastel, this purple is loud, saturated, and slightly cool, with a brightness that reads electric rather than calm. Use #a355fd as an accent for calls to action, gaming brands, or highlights; full backgrounds can overwhelm. It flatters deep teal, and black text passes AA contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #a355fd
What is #a355fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a355fd is rgb(163, 85, 253), in HSL hsl(268, 98%, 66%) and in CMYK 36%, 66%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a355fd?
Pair #a355fd with deep teal for a rich, cool contrast, or with charcoal for a darker, moodier palette. On dark backgrounds it glows, so it works well as an accent rather than a base.
Is #a355fd readable on white or black?
#a355fd has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.