#A890B7 Hex Color
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Ashy lavender with a grayed, muted edge. #a890b7 reads dusty rather than sweet, which keeps it from feeling childish in spring or wellness palettes. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or large background, though thin white type washes out on it. Black text hits about 7.3:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a refined, calm combination.
Questions about #a890b7
What is #a890b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a890b7 is rgb(168, 144, 183), in HSL hsl(277, 21%, 64%) and in CMYK 8%, 21%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a890b7?
Deep plum and charcoal make #a890b7 look richer without stealing its softness. For contrast, a muted sage or warm cream keeps the palette gentle while stopping the purple from reading flat.
Is #a890b7 readable on white or black?
#a890b7 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.