#AD6497 Hex Color
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#ad6497 is a dusty, muted magenta with a matte finish and low saturation. Its softened purple undertones create a tender, understated mood suited to romance, cosmetics, fashion, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text. The hex code is #ad6497.
Questions about #ad6497
What is #ad6497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad6497 is rgb(173, 100, 151), in HSL hsl(318, 31%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 13%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ad6497?
Is #ad6497 readable on white or black?
#ad6497 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.