#A8A3E2 Hex Color
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This desaturated, cool purple offers a gentle, airy aesthetic suitable for modern UI or branding. Because it is fairly light, it provides excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for body copy. The hex code #a8a3e2 pairs well with charcoal grays for a sophisticated, professional look, though it can appear washed out if placed next to bright white backgrounds.
Questions about #a8a3e2
What is #a8a3e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a3e2 is rgb(168, 163, 226), in HSL hsl(245, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 26%, 28%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a8a3e2 in a design layout?
#a8a3e2 works best when balanced against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate. Using dark grays provides the necessary grounding to keep this light, airy purple from looking washed out or overly pastel in a professional interface.
Is #a8a3e2 readable on white or black?
#a8a3e2 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.