What color is #AF89CB?

#AF89CB is a light, soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(175, 137, 203), and in HSL hsl(275, 39%, 67%).

Is #AF89CB accessible as text?

On white, #AF89CB has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #AF89CB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AF89CB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-400 (#A684FF).

What colors go well with #AF89CB?

#AF89CB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A5CC8A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AF89CB below.

Is #AF89CB good for buttons?

#AF89CB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #AF89CB — white text only reaches 2.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AF89CB the same as CSS mediumpurple?

No — #AF89CB is not the CSS named color mediumpurple, but mediumpurple (#9370DB) is the closest CSS named color.

#AF89CB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AF89CB

Not just a swatch — here's how #AF89CB works with other colors. Named schemes with #AF89CB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AF89CB Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AF89CB Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C213F Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

Wisteria sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #AF89CB Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Wisteria sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #AF89CB Secondary #CEC1D9 Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #AF89CB Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5C6573 Accent #D3B0EE

Wisteria is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Wisteria.

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Color Lab

How #AF89CB actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 45/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 61/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #AF89CB

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #AF89CB with

Lilac Wisteria Pistachio Gainsboro Onyx

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE9F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C68ACC — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AF89CB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #AF89CB;
  --color-base-rgb: 175 137 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.103 310.2);
  --color-50: #F8F4FB;
  --color-100: #ECE2F3;
  --color-200: #D9C6E6;
  --color-300: #BC9ED1;
  --color-400: #9E79B9;
  --color-500: #80589D;
  --color-600: #654979;
  --color-700: #4A3857;
  --color-800: #32273A;
  --color-900: #1F1924;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F8F4FB',
    100: '#ECE2F3',
    200: '#D9C6E6',
    300: '#BC9ED1',
    400: '#9E79B9',
    500: '#80589D',
    600: '#654979',
    700: '#4A3857',
    800: '#32273A',
    900: '#1F1924',
  },
}

$base: #AF89CB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8F4FB;
$base-100: #ECE2F3;
$base-200: #D9C6E6;
$base-300: #BC9ED1;
$base-400: #9E79B9;
$base-500: #80589D;
$base-600: #654979;
$base-700: #4A3857;
$base-800: #32273A;
$base-900: #1F1924;
$base-hover: #905BB7;
$base-subtle: #E7DEED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AF89CB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8F4FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#ECE2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D9C6E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BC9ED1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9E79B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#80589D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#654979",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4A3857",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#32273A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F1924",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}