#A49EC4 Hex Color
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The hex code for this cool, ashy purple is #a49ec4. It serves as a muted, versatile base, avoiding the saccharine quality of brighter lavenders. This tone shines as a background color, particularly when paired with charcoal greys to ground its softness. With an 8.3:1 contrast ratio against black, it provides a practical choice for accessible UI design.
Questions about #a49ec4
What is #a49ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49ec4 is rgb(164, 158, 196), in HSL hsl(249, 24%, 69%) and in CMYK 16%, 19%, 0%, 23%.
What works well with #a49ec4 in a design palette?
Ground this muted, ashy purple by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate grays to balance its softness. You can also create a harmonious, subtle contrast by using warm off-whites or muted creams to keep the overall look readable and accessible.
Is #a49ec4 readable on white or black?
#a49ec4 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.