#A3688B Hex Color
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Not the loud magenta you might expect, #a3688b is a dusty, grayed-down plum that keeps its sweetness on a leash. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a calm, matte feel, closer to a dried rose than a highlighter. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and it flatters deep forest green more than the obvious pink pairings. Black text on it hits about 4.9:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #a3688b
What is #a3688b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3688b is rgb(163, 104, 139), in HSL hsl(324, 24%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 15%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3688b?
Deep forest green and charcoal bring out its warmth, while cream softens it further. A dark teal accent also works. Avoid bright pinks nearby, since they make the muted side of #a3688b look flat.
Is #a3688b readable on white or black?
#a3688b has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.