#A689B4 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple feels calm and refined due to its low chroma. It works well as a supporting tone in web palettes where you need something less aggressive than a standard violet. Pair #a689b4 with charcoal gray or deep slate to ground its airy feel. The hex code is #a689b4, which offers excellent contrast for black body text in UI design.
Questions about #a689b4
What is #a689b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a689b4 is rgb(166, 137, 180), in HSL hsl(280, 22%, 62%) and in CMYK 8%, 24%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a689b4?
#a689b4 works best when grounded by neutral, high-contrast tones that prevent it from looking washed out. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate provides a professional anchor, while accents of cream or soft gold can enhance its refined, airy quality.
Is #a689b4 readable on white or black?
#a689b4 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.