#A788A7 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy purple with cool lavender undertones, #a788a7 feels restrained, graceful, and reflective rather than vivid. Its low saturation suits wellness, cosmetics, weddings, and spiritual branding, especially as a supporting tone beside charcoal or muted gold. With black text, the hex code #a788a7 provides about 6.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a788a7
What is #a788a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a788a7 is rgb(167, 136, 167), in HSL hsl(300, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a788a7 in a palette?
#a788a7 pairs well with charcoal, muted gold, soft cream, and nearby mauve tones, creating gentle contrast while preserving its quiet, cool character across calm, polished palettes for branding, interiors, stationery, and digital interfaces. Use charcoal for readable text and muted gold as a restrained accent.
Is #a788a7 readable on white or black?
#a788a7 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.