#A867CB Hex Color
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A bright orchid purple, close to grape candy or a fresh violet bloom. #a867cb is saturated but not heavy, so it reads playful rather than formal. It works best as an accent: buttons, highlights, gaming and confectionery branding. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal rather than white, which can wash it out. Black text on this hex code passes WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a867cb
What is #a867cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a867cb is rgb(168, 103, 203), in HSL hsl(279, 49%, 60%) and in CMYK 17%, 49%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a867cb?
#a867cb pairs well with deep teal, dark plum, and charcoal, which let its brightness carry. White backgrounds flatten it, so favor dark or muted partners in palettes.
Is #a867cb readable on white or black?
#a867cb has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.