#A49CA4 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy purple reads as a neutral mid-tone with a muted, grey character. Because it is highly legible, it works well for small body text when paired with a clean white or light background. Avoid using it as a primary UI color, as it can appear flat. The hex code #a49ca4 shines as a secondary supporting tone alongside richer, more saturated plums or deep charcoals.
Questions about #a49ca4
What is #a49ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49ca4 is rgb(164, 156, 164), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a49ca4 in a UI design?
Is #a49ca4 readable on white or black?
#a49ca4 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.