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#A687D9 color code is #A687D9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a687d9.

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#A687D9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A687D9 is 0.3044. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.96:1 against white and 7.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A687D9 on white2.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A687D9 on black7.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A687D92.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A687D97.09:1AAA

#A687D9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A687D9?+
The hex code for #A687D9 is #A687D9. In RGB it's rgb(166, 135, 217), and in HSL it's hsl(263, 52%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #A687D9?+
#A687D9 in RGB is (166, 135, 217). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 135, 217).
What is the CMYK value of #A687D9?+
#A687D9 converts to CMYK(24%, 38%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A687D9.
Is #a687d9 a warm or cool color?+
#A687D9 (#A687D9) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 263° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a687d9 belong to?+
#A687D9 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 263°, 52%, 69% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a687d9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A687D9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.96:1 — 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 #a687d9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A687D9 (#A687D9) is 7441 C Bright Lavender, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A687D9 in design

Practical guidance for using #a687d9 (#A687D9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A687D9 (#A687D9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A687D9 (#A687D9) 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

#A687D9 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

#A687D9 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.