#A66D9C Hex Color

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Muted and dusty, #a66d9c is a matte magenta with soft purple undertones and moderate lightness. Its low saturation gives designs a tender, understated mood suited to cosmetics, floral packaging, and supporting elements. Use it as a secondary tone beside charcoal or cream. Black text has about 5.3:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a66d9c.

Questions about #a66d9c

What is #a66d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a66d9c is rgb(166, 109, 156), in HSL hsl(311, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 6%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a66d9c?
#a66d9c pairs well with burgundy, sage, and charcoal because its dusty purple undertone benefits from grounded neutrals and restrained contrast. Use charcoal for text, cream for warmth, or muted sage for a softer botanical palette.
Is #a66d9c readable on white or black?
#a66d9c has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.