#A690FB Hex Color
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Bright, saturated purple with a cool blue lean. #a690fb reads bold and energetic, best spent on highlights, calls to action, or gaming UI rather than full backgrounds. Black text on it hits about 8.0:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. It sits happily beside similar pink shades and deep navy.
Questions about #a690fb
What is #a690fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a690fb is rgb(166, 144, 251), in HSL hsl(252, 93%, 77%) and in CMYK 34%, 43%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a690fb?
Deep navy makes it feel richer and moodier, while soft pink blends smoothly since the two are close on the wheel. A muted olive adds unexpected contrast when the purple needs balancing.
Is #a690fb readable on white or black?
#a690fb has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.