#A48DC4 Hex Color
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A muted lavender with gray undertones. #a48dc4 sits at mid lightness with low saturation, so it reads soft rather than vivid, and it carries a cool violet cast. Black text clears AA contrast on this hex code, which makes full-width backgrounds feasible. It can wash out next to white, so lean on deep plum or charcoal for pairing. Best used as a supporting tone in wellness, wedding, or cosmetics palettes.
Questions about #a48dc4
What is #a48dc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48dc4 is rgb(164, 141, 196), in HSL hsl(265, 32%, 66%) and in CMYK 16%, 28%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a48dc4?
Deep plum, charcoal, and forest green all bring out its violet depth, while a warm mustard accent keeps it from feeling flat. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they drain what little saturation this shade has.
Is #a48dc4 readable on white or black?
#a48dc4 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.