#A9A6E9 Hex Color

A breezy periwinkle with airy violet undertones

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This bright, pastel purple sits between periwinkle and soft violet. With a light, airy quality, #a9a6e9 works best as a large-scale background or a gentle accent in wellness and children’s branding. It maintains excellent readability with black text, far exceeding standard accessibility requirements. Pair it with darker, deeper pink tones for a balanced, modern interface that avoids feeling washed out.

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What is #a9a6e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a9a6e9 is rgb(169, 166, 233), in HSL hsl(243, 60%, 78%) and in CMYK 27%, 29%, 0%, 9%.

What colors pair best with #a9a6e9?

Deep, saturated tones create the strongest balance when paired with #a9a6e9, preventing the interface from appearing washed out. Try combining it with a rich charcoal for text contrast or a vibrant magenta to add a modern, grounded edge to your design layout.

Is #a9a6e9 readable on white or black?

#a9a6e9 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.

#A9A6E9 Hex Color

A breezy periwinkle with airy violet undertones

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