#A877A4 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, this dusty magenta sits between pink and purple with a matte, grayed finish. #a877a4 works best as a supporting tone or background; up close it can look flat next to white, so ground it with deep teal or charcoal. The hex code #a877a4 carries a soft, romantic mood, and black text on it passes AA contrast.
Questions about #a877a4
What is #a877a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a877a4 is rgb(168, 119, 164), in HSL hsl(305, 22%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 2%, 34%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a877a4?
Deep teal and charcoal give #a877a4 the most contrast and keep it from looking washed out. Cream and sage make softer, more romantic combinations.
Is #a877a4 readable on white or black?
#a877a4 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.