#A491C6 Hex Color
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#a491c6 is a dusty, cool purple with ashy gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its soft, refined character suits wellness, cosmetics, weddings, spiritual branding, and creative interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm brown, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #a491c6.
Questions about #a491c6
What is #a491c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a491c6 is rgb(164, 145, 198), in HSL hsl(262, 32%, 67%) and in CMYK 17%, 27%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #a491c6?
Does #a491c6 read as warm or cool?
#a491c6 reads as a cool purple because its subdued violet base is softened by ashy gray undertones and restrained saturation, rather than warm red or brown hues, giving it a cool appearance across most layouts.
Is #a491c6 readable on white or black?
#a491c6 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 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.