#A59FD0 Hex Color
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This muted violet carries a dusty, ashy character that leans heavily into cool tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a59fd0 works best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant bold feature. It pairs well with slate grays or muted greens to maintain a sophisticated palette. The hex code #a59fd0 offers high readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs.
Questions about #a59fd0
What is #a59fd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a59fd0 is rgb(165, 159, 208), in HSL hsl(247, 34%, 72%) and in CMYK 21%, 24%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #a59fd0 for a balanced design?
Is #a59fd0 suitable for use as a primary interface color?
While #a59fd0 is highly readable against dark backgrounds, it is often too unsaturated to serve as a high-impact primary action color. Instead, use it for calming secondary accents, such as sidebar navigation or subtle background highlights.
Is #a59fd0 readable on white or black?
#a59fd0 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.