#AB6E9A Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated magenta, #ab6e9a carries a muted quality that leans into softness rather than intensity. It functions best as a supporting tone in design, offering a subtle alternative to brighter pinks. Pair it with charcoal greys to ground its romantic character. Because it maintains a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #ab6e9a is safe and legible for small body type.
Questions about #ab6e9a
What is #ab6e9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab6e9a is rgb(171, 110, 154), in HSL hsl(317, 27%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 10%, 33%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #ab6e9a?
Is #ab6e9a suitable for body text?
Yes, this hex color maintains a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white or light backgrounds, making it accessible for small body type. It remains readable while offering a gentler, more sophisticated aesthetic than standard black or dark grey text.
Is #ab6e9a readable on white or black?
#ab6e9a has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.