#A8649C Hex Color
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Somewhere between a faded mulberry and dried heather, #a8649c is a muted magenta with a grayish, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps things soft, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.0:1, and it takes on a warmer, sweeter feel next to cream or deep plum.
Questions about #a8649c
What is #a8649c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8649c is rgb(168, 100, 156), in HSL hsl(311, 28%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 7%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8649c?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its warmth, while sage green offsets the sweetness for a more balanced palette. Cream works too if you want a softer, romantic look.
Is #a8649c readable on white or black?
#a8649c has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.