#A389E5 Hex Color
Calm Lavender With Violet Depth
#a389e5 is a cool, softly muted purple with lavender and violet undertones. Its lightness creates a calm, graceful mood, while restrained saturation suits spirituality, wellness, cosmetics, and spring branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against it, with about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a389e5.
Questions about #a389e5
What is #a389e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a389e5 is rgb(163, 137, 229), in HSL hsl(257, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 29%, 40%, 0%, 10%.
Does #a389e5 read as a warm or cool purple?
#a389e5 reads as a cool purple because its lavender and violet undertones lean blue rather than red, giving the shade a calm, graceful character that suits soft, polished visual systems.
Which colors pair well with #a389e5?
#a389e5 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft neutrals, which ground its light purple base; muted sage or mauve can add a gentler, more botanical direction without overwhelming its restrained saturation.
Is #a389e5 readable on white or black?
#a389e5 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.