#AD7F9D Hex Color
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Dusty mauve built on a magenta base. #ad7f9d is heavily desaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. Its lightness gives it a powdery, romantic feel that suits cosmetics, confectionery, and floral branding. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 6.3:1 contrast, clearing AA for body text.
Questions about #ad7f9d
What is #ad7f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad7f9d is rgb(173, 127, 157), in HSL hsl(321, 22%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 9%, 32%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ad7f9d?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm cream all flatter #ad7f9d. Its low saturation lets stronger neighbors lead while it softens the palette. Skip pale grays, they wash it out.
Is #ad7f9d readable on white or black?
#ad7f9d has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.