#A48DB8 Hex Color
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A dusty, cool purple with gray undertones, #a48db8 feels restrained, sensitive, and refined rather than vivid. Its muted lightness suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and spiritual branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; black text remains highly readable at about 7.1:1 contrast, making it practical for calm interfaces and small body copy.
Questions about #a48db8
What is #a48db8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48db8 is rgb(164, 141, 184), in HSL hsl(272, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 11%, 23%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a48db8?
#a48db8 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and soft neutrals. Charcoal gives its cool gray undertones more definition, while deep plum creates a richer tonal palette. Use white or pale gray to keep the overall combination light and understated.
Is #a48db8 warm or cool?
#a48db8 reads as a cool purple because its violet base is softened by gray rather than warmed by red or yellow. That restrained balance gives it a dusty, composed look suited to quiet backgrounds, secondary surfaces, and gentle accent areas.
Is #a48db8 readable on white or black?
#a48db8 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 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.