#A3629C Hex Color
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Somewhere between mauve lipstick and faded velvet, this muted magenta leans dusty rather than bright. The hex code #a3629c works best as a supporting tone, letting deep plum or charcoal lead the palette. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1, so small copy stays readable. Next to plain white it can look flat, so warm its neighbors up.
Questions about #a3629c
What is #a3629c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3629c is rgb(163, 98, 156), in HSL hsl(306, 26%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 4%, 36%.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #a3629c?
Yes. Black text on #a3629c reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, clearing the 4.5:1 requirement for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type large or avoid it here.
What colors pair well with #a3629c?
Is #a3629c readable on white or black?
#a3629c has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.