#A359DB Hex Color

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Bright as a grape popsicle, this vivid purple carries a cool, electric edge. #a359db reads loud, so it works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. Black text clears AA contrast on it, which makes small labels and buttons safe. Pair the hex code #a359db with deep plum or mustard for a bolder mix.

Questions about #a359db

What is #a359db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a359db is rgb(163, 89, 219), in HSL hsl(274, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 26%, 59%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #a359db?
Pair #a359db with mustard for a bold retro feel or deep plum for a moodier mix. Keep it in accents so the saturation stays a highlight instead of overwhelming a layout.
Is #a359db readable on white or black?
#a359db has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.