#A47CCC Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet, #a47ccc is a muted lavender with enough gray to keep it composed. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a hero color. It pairs better with deep teal or charcoal than with the expected pink. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.3:1, so small copy stays accessible.
Questions about #a47ccc
What is #a47ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47ccc is rgb(164, 124, 204), in HSL hsl(270, 44%, 64%) and in CMYK 20%, 39%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a47ccc?
Deep teal and charcoal make #a47ccc look richer than the usual pink or white pairings. Warm gold also works when you want a refined, slightly regal combination.
Is #a47ccc readable on white or black?
#a47ccc has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.