#A698B1 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated violet carries a muted, gray undertone that prevents it from feeling overly saccharine. Because of its excellent contrast ratio with black, the hex code #a698b1 works effectively for readable body text or refined UI elements. Pair this shade with sharp, charcoal grays or deep charcoal to ground its airy, lavender quality without losing its sophisticated edge.
Questions about #a698b1
What is #a698b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a698b1 is rgb(166, 152, 177), in HSL hsl(274, 14%, 65%) and in CMYK 6%, 14%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a698b1 for a modern palette?
Pair #a698b1 with deep charcoal or soft slate grays to ground the airy, lavender quality without losing its sophisticated edge. For a more colorful contrast, this muted violet works beautifully alongside earthy terracotta or muted sage greens.
Is #a698b1 readable on white or black?
#a698b1 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.