#A360D6 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #a360d6 is a loud, saturated purple with a cool blue undertone. It works best as a 10 percent accent: buttons, highlights, links. Black text holds up on it at about 5.2:1, so small copy stays readable. If it feels too electric, calm it down by mixing gray into the palette.
Questions about #a360d6
What is #a360d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a360d6 is rgb(163, 96, 214), in HSL hsl(274, 59%, 61%) and in CMYK 24%, 55%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #a360d6?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its intensity, while mustard yellow gives it a punchy retro feel. Avoid bright pinks and reds, which compete with it for attention.
Is black or white text better on #a360d6?
Black text. Contrast with black is about 5.2:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White drops to roughly 4:1, so save it for large type only.
Is #a360d6 readable on white or black?
#a360d6 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.