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#A6598F color code is #A6598F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6598f.

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#A6598F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6598F is 0.1723. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.72:1 against white and 4.45:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6598F on white4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A6598F on black4.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A6598F4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6598F4.45:1AA Large

#A6598F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6598F?+
The hex code for #A6598F is #A6598F. In RGB it's rgb(166, 89, 143), and in HSL it's hsl(318, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A6598F?+
#A6598F in RGB is (166, 89, 143). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 89, 143).
What is the CMYK value of #A6598F?+
#A6598F converts to CMYK(0%, 46%, 14%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6598F.
Is #a6598f a warm or cool color?+
#A6598F (#A6598F) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 318° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6598f belong to?+
#A6598F belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 318°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a6598f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6598F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a6598f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6598F (#A6598F) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6598F in design

Practical guidance for using #a6598f (#A6598F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A6598F (#A6598F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a6598f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6598F (#A6598F) 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

#A6598F 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

#A6598F 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.