#A47CAC Hex Color
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Dusty lavender with a gray undertone. #a47cac is muted enough to sit behind content without shouting, and black text passes AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast. It works best as a supporting tone in the 30% slot, and it flatters deep plum or warm charcoal more than plain white.
Questions about #a47cac
What is #a47cac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47cac is rgb(164, 124, 172), in HSL hsl(290, 22%, 58%) and in CMYK 5%, 28%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a47cac?
Deep plum and warm charcoal make #a47cac feel richer than plain white does. A muted sage or soft gold also works when you need contrast without sharp edges.
Can #a47cac work as a background for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #a47cac reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body copy. White text falls short, so save it for large type only.
Is #a47cac readable on white or black?
#a47cac has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.