#AC47A7 Hex Color

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#ac47a7 is a strong, saturated magenta with a clear purple undertone and medium depth. Its bright, high-chroma finish brings energy and attention to calls to action, highlights, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife graphics. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ac47a7 supports white text at about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text.

Questions about #ac47a7

What is #ac47a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac47a7 is rgb(172, 71, 167), in HSL hsl(303, 42%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 3%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ac47a7?
#ac47a7 pairs especially well with navy, warm cream, and muted olive because those quieter colors give its high saturation a grounded frame without competing for attention in fashion, packaging, and campaign layouts.
Is #ac47a7 readable on white or black?
#ac47a7 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.