#AB85D3 Hex Color
Airy violet with quiet refinement
#ab85d3 is a cool, moderately muted purple with soft violet undertones and a light, airy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests spirituality, sensitivity, and refinement without feeling heavy. Use it as a supporting brand color for wellness, cosmetics, weddings, or creative products, pairing it with deep plum or warm ivory. Black text reaches about 7:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #ab85d3.
Questions about #ab85d3
What is #ab85d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab85d3 is rgb(171, 133, 211), in HSL hsl(269, 47%, 67%) and in CMYK 19%, 37%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #ab85d3?
Deep plum and warm ivory create refined contrast with #ab85d3, while mauve or nearby violet supports a softer monochromatic palette. Use deep plum for emphasis and ivory for an airy, polished foundation.
Is #ab85d3 readable on white or black?
#ab85d3 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.