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#A259A6 color code is #A259A6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a259a6.

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#A259A6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A259A6 is 0.1758. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.65:1 against white and 4.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A259A6 on white4.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A259A6 on black4.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A259A64.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A259A64.52:1AA

#A259A6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A259A6?+
The hex code for #A259A6 is #A259A6. In RGB it's rgb(162, 89, 166), and in HSL it's hsl(297, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A259A6?+
#A259A6 in RGB is (162, 89, 166). Written in CSS: rgb(162, 89, 166).
What is the CMYK value of #A259A6?+
#A259A6 converts to CMYK(2%, 46%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A259A6.
Is #a259a6 a warm or cool color?+
#A259A6 (#A259A6) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 297° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a259a6 belong to?+
#A259A6 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 297°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a259a6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A259A6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.65:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a259a6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A259A6 (#A259A6) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A259A6 in design

Practical guidance for using #a259a6 (#A259A6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A259A6 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A259A6 (#A259A6) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. 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

#A259A6 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

#A259A6 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.