#A77FA7 Hex Color
Ashy lavender, toned down and steady
Dusty lavender with a clear gray undertone. #a77fa7 is muted enough to sit behind content without stealing attention, though it can read flat across large areas. It works best as a supporting tone or calm UI background, and flatters deep plum or warm charcoal partners. The hex code also clears AA for black body text at roughly 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a77fa7
What is #a77fa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77fa7 is rgb(167, 127, 167), in HSL hsl(300, 19%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a77fa7?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal all bring out its violet side without clashing. A charcoal anchor keeps the muted lavender from feeling washed out in a palette.
Is #a77fa7 readable on white or black?
#a77fa7 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.