#A39BBF Hex Color
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The hex code #a39bbf describes a muted, cool lavender-purple with dusty, ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, mid-light value suggests gentleness and serenity, fitting wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and spring designs without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy; black text remains highly readable, with about 8.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #a39bbf
What is #a39bbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39bbf is rgb(163, 155, 191), in HSL hsl(253, 22%, 68%) and in CMYK 15%, 19%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a39bbf?
Is #a39bbf readable on white or black?
#a39bbf has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.