#AA7CBC Hex Color
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Muted lavender with a cool gray edge. #aa7cbc works best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top at about 6.3:1, so it clears AA for body copy. The hex code fits wellness, cosmetic, and wedding palettes.
Questions about #aa7cbc
What is #aa7cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa7cbc is rgb(170, 124, 188), in HSL hsl(283, 32%, 61%) and in CMYK 10%, 34%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #aa7cbc?
Deep plum and charcoal make #aa7cbc read richer than white does. It also sits well next to muted greens like sage for a soft spring palette.
Is #aa7cbc readable on white or black?
#aa7cbc has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.