#AD63BA Hex Color
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#ad63ba is a mid-tone violet with a cool, bluish undertone and moderate saturation. It carries a creative, slightly mysterious feel, which suits gaming brands, confectionery packaging, and psychic or counterculture themes. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1, so body copy sits comfortably on top. Use it as a supporting tone next to mustard or deep plum; as a full background it can overwhelm.
Questions about #ad63ba
What is #ad63ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad63ba is rgb(173, 99, 186), in HSL hsl(291, 39%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 47%, 0%, 27%.
What text color works best on #ad63ba?
Black text is the clearest choice, reading at about 5.3:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short of the 4.5:1 threshold, so reserve it for large display type only.
What colors pair well with #ad63ba?
Try it with mustard for a bold retro pairing, or with deep plum to keep the palette rich and moody. Dark teal also works, giving the violet a sharper, more graphic edge.
Is #ad63ba readable on white or black?
#ad63ba has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.