#AF47A3 Hex Color

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#af47a3 is a saturated, medium-dark magenta with a slight purple cast and enough brightness to command attention. Its strong chroma brings energy and a feminine, playful edge to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, or nightlife graphics. Use it as a focused accent with warm cream or navy; white text also reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #af47a3.

Questions about #af47a3

What is #af47a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af47a3 is rgb(175, 71, 163), in HSL hsl(307, 42%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 7%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af47a3?
#af47a3 pairs well with warm cream for a softer beauty palette, navy for sharper contrast, and olive for an unexpected earthy counterpoint, while restrained neutrals keep its saturation from overwhelming a layout.
Is #af47a3 readable on white or black?
#af47a3 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.