#A19BBB Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated lavender feels gentle and reserved rather than bright. Because of its ashy undertones, it works well as a subtle background color for cosmetic or wellness branding. Black text offers excellent legibility against it, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. The hex code for this muted purple is #a19bbb.

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What is #a19bbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a19bbb is rgb(161, 155, 187), in HSL hsl(251, 19%, 67%) and in CMYK 14%, 17%, 0%, 27%.

What colors pair well with #a19bbb?

This dusty lavender creates a balanced, sophisticated palette when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft sage to enhance its organic, muted quality. Its neutral, ashy undertones allow it to act as a versatile, grounding background for many soft palettes.

Is #a19bbb readable on white or black?

#a19bbb has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#A19BBB Hex Color

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