#A687A4 Hex Color
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This dusty magenta is muted, ashy, and highly unsaturated. It works best as a supporting tone in cosmetic branding or feminine UI layouts. Because the hex code #a687a4 maintains a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains legible even as small body text. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm cream for a balanced, sophisticated result.
Questions about #a687a4
What is #a687a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a687a4 is rgb(166, 135, 164), in HSL hsl(304, 15%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 1%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a687a4 for a balanced design?
Is #a687a4 readable on white or black?
#a687a4 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.