#A69CC9 Hex Color
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Dusty lavender with a gray undertone, #a69cc9 reads soft and muted rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a natural background color for wellness, wedding, and spring designs. Next to pure white it can wash out, so pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 8.2:1.
Questions about #a69cc9
What is #a69cc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69cc9 is rgb(166, 156, 201), in HSL hsl(253, 29%, 70%) and in CMYK 17%, 22%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #a69cc9?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted sage all flatter #a69cc9, since darker or earthier tones offset its low saturation. Avoid bright white backgrounds, which make it look washed out.
Is #a69cc9 readable on white or black?
#a69cc9 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.