#AC6FDD Hex Color
Loud violet with a cool streak
#ac6fdd is a loud, saturated purple with cool undertones and plenty of punch. Its saturation makes it shine as a small accent, button, or highlight, though it can overwhelm a full background. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 6.1:1. Toning it down works like mixing gray into a pure hue.
Questions about #ac6fdd
What is #ac6fdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac6fdd is rgb(172, 111, 221), in HSL hsl(273, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 22%, 50%, 0%, 13%.
What text color works best on #ac6fdd?
Black text reads best on #ac6fdd, with a contrast ratio of about 6.1:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so even small body text stays readable.
What colors pair well with #ac6fdd?
Pair #ac6fdd with deep teal or charcoal to rein in its brightness, or keep it near muted mauves for a softer palette. Warm amber accents also give it a surprising pop.
Is #ac6fdd readable on white or black?
#ac6fdd has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.