#A16AA2 Hex Color
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#a16aa2 is a dusty, muted purple with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps things calm, but it can read muddy across large areas, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters charcoal and deep teal better than expected. Black text on this hex code hits about 5.1:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #a16aa2
What is #a16aa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a16aa2 is rgb(161, 106, 162), in HSL hsl(299, 23%, 53%) and in CMYK 1%, 35%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a16aa2?
Pair #a16aa2 with charcoal for a grounded, understated palette, or with deep teal for cooler contrast. Warm accents like muted gold also lift its gray undertones without overpowering it.
Is #a16aa2 readable on white or black?
#a16aa2 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.