#AF90D1 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated lavender brings a gentle touch to digital designs. Because the hex code #af90d1 maintains high contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy or soft, grounded backgrounds. Avoid using it alongside stark white, which can wash out its delicate saturation. Try pairing it with dark charcoal for a balanced, modern look in UI layouts or branding projects.
Questions about #af90d1
What is #af90d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #af90d1 is rgb(175, 144, 209), in HSL hsl(269, 41%, 69%) and in CMYK 16%, 31%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #af90d1 for web design?
#af90d1 works beautifully alongside charcoal or deep slate grays, which ground its airy, unsaturated quality. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of contrast can cause the shade to appear washed out and difficult to read.
Is #af90d1 readable on white or black?
#af90d1 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.