#A19BBD Hex Color
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Ashy and desaturated, #a19bbd provides a sophisticated, muted violet tone. Its low chroma creates a soft, dusty feel that pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or crisp, high-contrast black text. Because of its reliable readability, this hex code works best as a calming background color in wellness or luxury branding where you want elegance without the intensity of a bright purple.
Questions about #a19bbd
What is #a19bbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a19bbd is rgb(161, 155, 189), in HSL hsl(251, 20%, 67%) and in CMYK 15%, 18%, 0%, 26%.
What design aesthetic works best with #a19bbd?
The muted, ashy quality of #a19bbd shines in minimalist wellness branding and luxury UI design where subtle elegance is required. Its low chroma allows it to recede as a background, making it an excellent base for high-contrast charcoal or crisp black typography.
Is #a19bbd readable on white or black?
#a19bbd has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.