#A795BE Hex Color
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#a795be is a dusty, cool purple with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its light, softened value suggests spirituality, sensitivity, refinement, and calm. The hex code #a795be suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and luxury palettes, especially as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a795be
What is #a795be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a795be is rgb(167, 149, 190), in HSL hsl(266, 24%, 66%) and in CMYK 12%, 22%, 0%, 25%.
Which colors pair well with #a795be?
#a795be pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, or muted sage, which give its pale, gray-muted purple enough structure while preserving a refined mood; use those darker colors for type, borders, or grounding accents.
Is #a795be readable on white or black?
#a795be has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.