#A5A1F4 Hex Color

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A light, cool indigo-purple with a soft violet cast, #a5a1f4 is pastel without feeling gray or dull. Its gentle saturation suits wellness, spring, baby, and creative designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable for accessible interface backgrounds. The hex code is #a5a1f4.

Questions about #a5a1f4

What is #a5a1f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a1f4 is rgb(165, 161, 244), in HSL hsl(243, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 34%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #a5a1f4?
#a5a1f4 pairs well with navy and charcoal, which give its light pastel base stronger structure without overwhelming it. Use darker partners for headings, borders, or navigation, while reserving the pastel shade for broad fields and supporting surfaces.
Is #a5a1f4 readable on white or black?
#a5a1f4 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.