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#A098B0 color code is #A098B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a098b0.

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#A098B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A098B0 is 0.3306. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.76:1 against white and 7.61:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A098B0 on white2.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A098B0 on black7.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A098B02.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A098B07.61:1AAA

#A098B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A098B0?+
The hex code for #A098B0 is #A098B0. In RGB it's rgb(160, 152, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(260, 13%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #A098B0?+
#A098B0 in RGB is (160, 152, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 152, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #A098B0?+
#A098B0 converts to CMYK(9%, 14%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A098B0.
Is #a098b0 a warm or cool color?+
#A098B0 (#A098B0) 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 #a098b0 belong to?+
#A098B0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 260°, 13%, 64% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a098b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A098B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.76:1 — 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 #a098b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A098B0 (#A098B0) is 7445 C Gray Lavender, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A098B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #a098b0 (#A098B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A098B0 (#A098B0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A098B0 (#A098B0) 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

#A098B0 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

#A098B0 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.

Brands that use #A098B0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a098b0 (#A098B0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver