#A678A1 Hex Color
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Cosmetics packaging and wedding stationery often reach for muted magenta shades like #a678a1 when bright pink feels too loud. This dusty, gray-toned color sits at mid-lightness, so it reads soft instead of sweet. It works best as a supporting tone under deep plum or warm cream rather than as the star. Black text passes AA contrast on it, but it can look muddy beside plain white at large sizes.
Questions about #a678a1
What is #a678a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a678a1 is rgb(166, 120, 161), in HSL hsl(307, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 3%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a678a1?
#a678a1 flatters deep plum, warm cream, and forest green, which add contrast without clashing. Its muted saturation means loud neons tend to overpower it, so keep neighbors earthy or dark.
Is #a678a1 readable on white or black?
#a678a1 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.