#A06DBA Hex Color
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This muted purple sits at a moderate lightness, offering a soft, desaturated quality that feels intentional rather than aggressive. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, #a06dba works well as a supportive background color in branding or UI layouts. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, orderly aesthetic. Use the hex code #a06dba as a balanced accent rather than a primary fill.
Questions about #a06dba
What is #a06dba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a06dba is rgb(160, 109, 186), in HSL hsl(280, 36%, 58%) and in CMYK 14%, 41%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a06dba?
This muted purple works beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones, creating a sophisticated and grounded aesthetic. Because it is desaturated, it also balances well against warm neutrals like cream or beige without becoming overwhelming.
Is #a06dba readable on white or black?
#a06dba has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.