#AD99CC Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#ad99cc is a soft, dusty purple with cool violet and gray undertones. Its light, muted finish suggests gentleness and serenity with a refined spiritual feel. Use it as a supporting background for wellness, wedding, cosmetic, or spring designs, pairing it with deep plum or warm cream. The hex code #ad99cc supports clear black body text at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ad99cc
What is #ad99cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad99cc is rgb(173, 153, 204), in HSL hsl(264, 33%, 70%) and in CMYK 15%, 25%, 0%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #ad99cc?
Is #ad99cc a warm or cool color?
#ad99cc reads as a cool color because its purple base leans toward violet, while gray undertones soften its intensity without removing its gentle, dusty character or refined feel in use.
Does #ad99cc work with black text?
#ad99cc provides strong contrast with black text, measuring about 8.2:1 and exceeding the WCAG AA threshold for normal text when used as a solid background in digital layouts and interfaces. Lighter tints can reduce that margin, so check any variation you apply.
Is #ad99cc readable on white or black?
#ad99cc has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.