#AC96E3 Hex Color
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This pastel purple features a cool, desaturated tone that feels gentle rather than vivid. It functions well as a background for wellness or children’s products. Because black text maintains high contrast at 8.2:1, it remains legible even at small sizes. The hex code for this soft shade is #ac96e3. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to prevent it from looking washed out.
Questions about #ac96e3
What is #ac96e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ac96e3 is rgb(172, 150, 227), in HSL hsl(257, 58%, 74%) and in CMYK 24%, 34%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #ac96e3 for a modern palette?
Is #ac96e3 readable on white or black?
#ac96e3 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.