#A79BF7 Hex Color
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#a79bf7 is a light, cool purple with a vivid lavender cast and slight blue undertones. Its clear saturation feels imaginative and refined without becoming heavy. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy in cosmetics, wellness, wedding, and gaming palettes. The hex code #a79bf7 also works well behind black text, which reaches about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a79bf7
What is #a79bf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79bf7 is rgb(167, 155, 247), in HSL hsl(248, 85%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 37%, 0%, 3%.
Which colors pair well with #a79bf7 in a design palette?
#a79bf7 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted gold, which ground its light, cool purple without competing with its clarity, especially in interfaces, packaging, and identity systems that need a polished rather than sugary look.
Is #a79bf7 readable on white or black?
#a79bf7 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.