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#A6598B color code is #A6598B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6598b.

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#A6598B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6598B is 0.1712. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.75:1 against white and 4.42:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6598B on white4.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A6598B on black4.42:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A6598B4.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6598B4.42:1AA Large

#A6598B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6598B?+
The hex code for #A6598B is #A6598B. In RGB it's rgb(166, 89, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(321, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A6598B?+
#A6598B in RGB is (166, 89, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 89, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #A6598B?+
#A6598B converts to CMYK(0%, 46%, 16%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6598B.
Is #a6598b a warm or cool color?+
#A6598B (#A6598B) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 321° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6598b belong to?+
#A6598B belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 321°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #a6598b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6598B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.75:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a6598b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6598B (#A6598B) is 7432 C Mulberry Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6598B in design

Practical guidance for using #a6598b (#A6598B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A6598B (#A6598B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a6598b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6598B (#A6598B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. 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

#A6598B 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

#A6598B 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.