#AD51B0 Hex Color
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A saturated purple that falls between orchid and grape candy. The hex code #ad51b0 is bold enough for accents, buttons, and calls to action, though it can tire the eye as a full background. It looks richer beside deep teal or charcoal than next to white. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.6:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #ad51b0
What is #ad51b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad51b0 is rgb(173, 81, 176), in HSL hsl(298, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 54%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #ad51b0?
Deep teal and charcoal both balance #ad51b0 without fighting its intensity. For a warmer contrast, a muted gold accent works better than yellow or orange.
Can white text be used on #ad51b0?
Yes. White text on #ad51b0 reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Dark text falls short here, so keep small type white.
Is #ad51b0 readable on white or black?
#ad51b0 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.