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#A090C0 color code is #A090C0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a090c0.

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#A090C0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A090C0 is 0.3123. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.90:1 against white and 7.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A090C0 on white2.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A090C0 on black7.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A090C02.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A090C07.25:1AAA

#A090C0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A090C0?+
The hex code for #A090C0 is #A090C0. In RGB it's rgb(160, 144, 192), and in HSL it's hsl(260, 28%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #A090C0?+
#A090C0 in RGB is (160, 144, 192). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 144, 192).
What is the CMYK value of #A090C0?+
#A090C0 converts to CMYK(17%, 25%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A090C0.
Is #a090c0 a warm or cool color?+
#A090C0 (#A090C0) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 260° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a090c0 belong to?+
#A090C0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 260°, 28%, 66% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a090c0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A090C0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.9:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a090c0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A090C0 (#A090C0) is 7660 C Light Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A090C0 in design

Practical guidance for using #a090c0 (#A090C0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A090C0 (#A090C0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A090C0 (#A090C0) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A090C0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A090C0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.