#A496E8 Hex Color
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This cool, pastel violet brings an airy, refined feel to UI backgrounds and digital branding. Because it offers strong 8.1:1 contrast with black text, it is an excellent choice for readable body copy. Pair this shade with charcoal gray rather than white to prevent it from looking washed out. If you are learning how to make pink, use this violet as a reference. The hex code is #a496e8.
Questions about #a496e8
What is #a496e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a496e8 is rgb(164, 150, 232), in HSL hsl(250, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 29%, 35%, 0%, 9%.
How do I use #a496e8 in UI design?
Use #a496e8 as a background color for calm, wellness-focused digital products. Because it provides high contrast with dark text, it serves as an excellent foundation for readable body copy without sacrificing its airy, sophisticated mood.
What colors work best with #a496e8?
Is #a496e8 readable on white or black?
#a496e8 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.