#A69DB6 Hex Color
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#a69db6 is a dusty lavender pulled heavily toward gray. Its low saturation keeps things calm, though it can wash out next to white, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero. It flatters deep plum and charcoal, and black text reads clearly on it at about 8.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text. The hex code #a69db6 suits wellness branding and spring palettes.
Questions about #a69db6
What is #a69db6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69db6 is rgb(166, 157, 182), in HSL hsl(262, 15%, 66%) and in CMYK 9%, 14%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a69db6?
Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal all flatter #a69db6, since its gray undertone needs richer neighbors to hold up. Skip pale pastels, which tend to blend into it.
Is #a69db6 readable on white or black?
#a69db6 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.