#A4ABE5 Hex Color
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#a4abe5 is a light, cool indigo with soft blue-violet undertones and moderate saturation. Its pastel clarity feels fresh, gentle, and slightly opalescent, fitting meditation, spring, baby, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #a4abe5 supports clear black text at about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a4abe5
What is #a4abe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4abe5 is rgb(164, 171, 229), in HSL hsl(234, 56%, 77%) and in CMYK 28%, 25%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #a4abe5 in a design palette?
#a4abe5 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted mauve, and warm terracotta because dark neutrals sharpen its light value while earthy accents balance its cool blue-violet cast in branding, interfaces, and seasonal palettes. Use it as a supporting tone, then ground the palette with a darker anchor.
Is #a4abe5 readable on white or black?
#a4abe5 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.