#AF72CC Hex Color
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A mid-light violet with just enough saturation to feel lively instead of pastel. #af72cc carries a cool undertone that suits gaming, confectionery, and creative branding. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out against plain white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, and set black text on top for readability.
Questions about #af72cc
What is #af72cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af72cc is rgb(175, 114, 204), in HSL hsl(281, 47%, 62%) and in CMYK 14%, 44%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #af72cc?
Deep teal and charcoal give #af72cc the contrast it lacks against white, making the purple read richer. A small dose of mustard yellow also works as a warm counterpoint in palette work.
Is #af72cc readable on white or black?
#af72cc has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.