#A581E8 Hex Color
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Vivid purple at full volume. The hex code #a581e8 leans cool, sitting between violet and lavender, and its brightness makes it a strong accent for buttons, highlights, and gaming brands. As a full background it wears on the eyes fast, so keep it near the 10% mark in a palette. Black text reads at about 6.9:1 on it, clearing WCAG AA. It flatters deep plum and charcoal.
Questions about #a581e8
What is #a581e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a581e8 is rgb(165, 129, 232), in HSL hsl(261, 69%, 71%) and in CMYK 29%, 44%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a581e8?
Deep plum, charcoal, and forest green all ground #a581e8 without dulling its brightness. For a softer pairing, try buttery cream or dusty mauve. Skip pale pinks and light grays, which make it look washed out.
Is #a581e8 readable on white or black?
#a581e8 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.