#A4A3B4 Hex Color
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A desaturated, dusty violet, #a4a3b4 balances grey and purple tones. This shade functions as a soft, neutral background in UI design. Because black text maintains an 8.5:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #a4a3b4, it ensures excellent legibility for small body text. Avoid pairing it with overly warm colors, as the cool grey undertones can easily look washed out in those combinations.
Questions about #a4a3b4
What is #a4a3b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a3b4 is rgb(164, 163, 180), in HSL hsl(244, 10%, 67%) and in CMYK 9%, 9%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with the hex color A4A3B4?
Is A4A3B4 suitable for body text in web design?
Yes, A4A3B4 is an excellent choice for backgrounds or UI elements because it offers an 8.5:1 contrast ratio against black text. This provides high legibility for small, dense body text while being much softer on the eyes than pure white.
Is #a4a3b4 readable on white or black?
#a4a3b4 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.