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#A465A1 color code is #A465A1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a465a1.

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#A465A1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A465A1 is 0.1977. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.24:1 against white and 4.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A465A1 on white4.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A465A1 on black4.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A465A14.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A465A14.95:1AA

#A465A1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A465A1?+
The hex code for #A465A1 is #A465A1. In RGB it's rgb(164, 101, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(303, 26%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #A465A1?+
#A465A1 in RGB is (164, 101, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(164, 101, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #A465A1?+
#A465A1 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 2%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A465A1.
Is #a465a1 a warm or cool color?+
#A465A1 (#A465A1) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 303° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a465a1 belong to?+
#A465A1 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 303°, 26%, 52% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a465a1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A465A1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.24:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a465a1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A465A1 (#A465A1) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A465A1 in design

Practical guidance for using #a465a1 (#A465A1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A465A1 (#A465A1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A465A1 (#A465A1) 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

#A465A1 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

#A465A1 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.