#A596BC Hex Color
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A grayed lavender with a dusty, muted cast. #a596bc sits mid-light and very unsaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant shade. The cool undertone suits wellness branding, wedding invites, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, and it looks richer beside deep plum than plain white.
Questions about #a596bc
What is #a596bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a596bc is rgb(165, 150, 188), in HSL hsl(264, 22%, 66%) and in CMYK 12%, 20%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a596bc?
It looks richer beside deep plum or forest green than next to white, which can wash it out. Muted gold and warm cream also flatter its cool gray undertone.
Is #a596bc readable on white or black?
#a596bc has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.