#A561DB Hex Color
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#a561db is a bright, saturated purple with a cool violet undertone. This hex code reads loud up close, so it works best as an accent or call to action instead of a full background. Pair it with deep plum for a rich, royal feel, or ground it with warm neutrals. Black text passes AA contrast on it; white text falls short for small body copy.
Questions about #a561db
What is #a561db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a561db is rgb(165, 97, 219), in HSL hsl(273, 63%, 62%) and in CMYK 25%, 56%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #a561db?
Deep plum and near-black purple give it a rich, regal feel, while warm neutrals soften its intensity. For contrast, dark charcoal text or details keep the purple from overwhelming a layout.
Is #a561db a warm or cool color?
It leans cool, thanks to its strong blue undertones, though the high saturation keeps it feeling energetic rather than icy. It sits closer to violet than to red-purple on the wheel.
Is #a561db readable on white or black?
#a561db has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.