#A288A7 Hex Color
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#a288a7 is a dusty, cool purple with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance suggests sensitivity, spirituality, refinement, and calm, making it useful for wellness, cosmetics, weddings, and luxury branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains readable at about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a288a7.
Questions about #a288a7
What is #a288a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a288a7 is rgb(162, 136, 167), in HSL hsl(290, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 3%, 19%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a288a7?
#a288a7 pairs well with charcoal and deep plum for polished contrast, while muted sage or soft cream create a gentler palette. Keep it as a supporting tone when you want purple character without strong saturation.
Where does #a288a7 work well in design?
#a288a7 works well as a supporting tone in wellness, cosmetic, wedding, and luxury designs, especially beside charcoal or deep plum, where its gray undertones soften stronger focal colors without adding much visual noise.
Is #a288a7 readable on white or black?
#a288a7 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.