#A57DA2
Lilac · medium warm pink
About #A57DA2
#A57DA2 is a moderately saturated, medium shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 65% red, 49% green and 64% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 2% yellow and 35% black. Its overall feel is warm.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Lilac (ΔE 13.8); Wisteria comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #7DA580 — a sage tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use medium tones like #A57DA2 for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 6.06:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #A57DA2?
#A57DA2 is a moderately saturated, medium shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 65% red, 49% green and 64% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 2% yellow and 35% black. Its overall feel is warm.
›What text colour should I use on #A57DA2?
Use black text. Black on #A57DA2 has a contrast ratio of 6.06:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #A57DA2?
Its complementary colour is #7DA580, and analogous partners are #947DA5 and #A57D8E.