#A596BE Hex Color
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#a596be is a cool, ashy purple with a dusty finish and very low saturation. Its soft violet undertone suggests spirituality, sensitivity, and refined calm without feeling bright. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in luxury, wellness, wedding, or cosmetic palettes; it pairs well with charcoal, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #a596be
What is #a596be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a596be is rgb(165, 150, 190), in HSL hsl(263, 24%, 67%) and in CMYK 13%, 21%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #a596be?
#a596be pairs well with charcoal, muted cream, and deep burgundy because darker, warmer accents give its cool gray-violet base more definition. Use it as a supporting tone rather than combining it with several pale colors that may flatten the palette.
Is #a596be readable on white or black?
#a596be has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.