#AD4AAA Hex Color
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#ad4aaa is a saturated magenta that reads bright and loud without tipping into neon. Its mid lightness holds up on dark layouts but can wash out next to plain white, so treat it as an accent or the 10% in a palette. It pairs well with deep teal. White text over this hex code reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #ad4aaa
What is #ad4aaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad4aaa is rgb(173, 74, 170), in HSL hsl(302, 40%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 2%, 32%.
Can white text sit on #ad4aaa?
Yes. White text on #ad4aaa reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Dark text falls short here, so stick with white for readable copy.
What colors pair well with #ad4aaa?
Deep teal and charcoal both balance #ad4aaa, since dark cool tones tame its brightness. For a bolder mix, add golden yellow in small doses.
Is #ad4aaa readable on white or black?
#ad4aaa has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.