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#A68BBB color code is #A68BBB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a68bbb.

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#A68BBB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A68BBB is 0.3016. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.99:1 against white and 7.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A68BBB on white2.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A68BBB on black7.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A68BBB2.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A68BBB7.03:1AAA

#A68BBB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A68BBB?+
The hex code for #A68BBB is #A68BBB. In RGB it's rgb(166, 139, 187), and in HSL it's hsl(274, 26%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #A68BBB?+
#A68BBB in RGB is (166, 139, 187). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 139, 187).
What is the CMYK value of #A68BBB?+
#A68BBB converts to CMYK(11%, 26%, 0%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A68BBB.
Is #a68bbb a warm or cool color?+
#A68BBB (#A68BBB) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 274° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a68bbb belong to?+
#A68BBB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 274°, 26%, 64% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a68bbb accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A68BBB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.99:1 — 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 #a68bbb?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A68BBB (#A68BBB) is 7660 C Light Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A68BBB in design

Practical guidance for using #a68bbb (#A68BBB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A68BBB (#A68BBB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 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, #A68BBB (#A68BBB) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. 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

#A68BBB 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

#A68BBB 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.