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#A679D2 color code is #A679D2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a679d2.

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#A679D2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A679D2 is 0.2643. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.34:1 against white and 6.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A679D2 on white3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A679D2 on black6.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A679D23.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A679D26.29:1AA

#A679D2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A679D2?+
The hex code for #A679D2 is #A679D2. In RGB it's rgb(166, 121, 210), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 50%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #A679D2?+
#A679D2 in RGB is (166, 121, 210). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 121, 210).
What is the CMYK value of #A679D2?+
#A679D2 converts to CMYK(21%, 42%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A679D2.
Is #a679d2 a warm or cool color?+
#A679D2 (#A679D2) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a679d2 belong to?+
#A679D2 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 50%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a679d2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A679D2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.34:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a679d2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A679D2 (#A679D2) is 530 C Pantone 530 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A679D2 in design

Practical guidance for using #a679d2 (#A679D2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A679D2 (#A679D2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A679D2 (#A679D2) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#A679D2 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

#A679D2 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.