#A080AA
Lilac · medium cool purple
About #A080AA
#A080AA is a moderately saturated, medium shade in the purple family. On screen it is built from 63% red, 50% green and 67% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 6% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black. Its overall feel is cool.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Lilac (ΔE 13.7); Wisteria comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #8AAA80 — a sage tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use medium tones like #A080AA for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 6.16:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #A080AA?
#A080AA is a moderately saturated, medium shade in the purple family. On screen it is built from 63% red, 50% green and 67% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 6% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black. Its overall feel is cool.
›What text colour should I use on #A080AA?
Use black text. Black on #A080AA has a contrast ratio of 6.16:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #A080AA?
Its complementary colour is #8AAA80, and analogous partners are #8B80AA and #AA809F.