#AC6EC8 Hex Color
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#ac6ec8 is a hex code for a mid-tone purple with cool, violet-leaning undertones. The saturation is high enough to read as playful, but the medium lightness keeps it grounded. It works best as an accent or button color, since large fills can tire the eye. Black text hits about 5.8:1 contrast on it, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #ac6ec8
What is #ac6ec8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac6ec8 is rgb(172, 110, 200), in HSL hsl(281, 45%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 45%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #ac6ec8?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #ac6ec8 look richer than a plain white background does. For a warmer mix, try a muted gold as a small accent in the same palette.
Is #ac6ec8 readable on white or black?
#ac6ec8 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.