#A476C0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted purple maintains a cool and unsaturated profile that avoids being overwhelming. The hex code for this shade is #a476c0. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can appear slightly washed out. Pair this violet-leaning lavender with charcoal gray for a balanced, modern interface. It remains readable for body text when paired with black.
Questions about #a476c0
What is #a476c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a476c0 is rgb(164, 118, 192), in HSL hsl(277, 37%, 61%) and in CMYK 15%, 39%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #a476c0 in a UI design?
Because #a476c0 is naturally muted and cool, it balances exceptionally well with charcoal for text or structure, providing a high-contrast yet sophisticated look. You can also pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals to maintain a modern, professional interface that avoids being overly vibrant.
Is #a476c0 considered a warm or cool purple?
This specific shade is firmly cool-toned, leaning toward violet and lavender rather than red or plum. Its unsaturated quality helps it recede into the background, making it an excellent choice for branding or UI accents that need to be visible without demanding immediate attention.
Is #a476c0 readable on white or black?
#a476c0 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.