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#A4A6F4 color code is #A4A6F4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a4a6f4.

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#A4A6F4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A4A6F4 is 0.4170. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.25:1 against white and 9.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A4A6F4 on white2.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A4A6F4 on black9.34:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A4A6F42.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A4A6F49.34:1AAA

#A4A6F4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A4A6F4?+
The hex code for #A4A6F4 is #A4A6F4. In RGB it's rgb(164, 166, 244), and in HSL it's hsl(239, 78%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #A4A6F4?+
#A4A6F4 in RGB is (164, 166, 244). Written in CSS: rgb(164, 166, 244).
What is the CMYK value of #A4A6F4?+
#A4A6F4 converts to CMYK(33%, 32%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A4A6F4.
Is #a4a6f4 a warm or cool color?+
#A4A6F4 (#A4A6F4) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 239° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a4a6f4 belong to?+
#A4A6F4 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 239°, 78%, 80% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #a4a6f4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A4A6F4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.25:1 — 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 #a4a6f4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A4A6F4 (#A4A6F4) is 15-3920 Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A4A6F4 in design

Practical guidance for using #a4a6f4 (#A4A6F4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A4A6F4 (#A4A6F4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A4A6F4 (#A4A6F4) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#A4A6F4 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A4A6F4 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.