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#A880D0 color code is #A880D0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a880d0.

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#A880D0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A880D0 is 0.2832. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.15:1 against white and 6.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A880D0 on white3.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A880D0 on black6.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A880D03.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A880D06.66:1AA

#A880D0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A880D0?+
The hex code for #A880D0 is #A880D0. In RGB it's rgb(168, 128, 208), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 46%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #A880D0?+
#A880D0 in RGB is (168, 128, 208). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 128, 208).
What is the CMYK value of #A880D0?+
#A880D0 converts to CMYK(19%, 38%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A880D0.
Is #a880d0 a warm or cool color?+
#A880D0 (#A880D0) 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 #a880d0 belong to?+
#A880D0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 46%, 66% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a880d0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A880D0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.15:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a880d0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A880D0 (#A880D0) is 530 C Pantone 530 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A880D0 in design

Practical guidance for using #a880d0 (#A880D0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A880D0 (#A880D0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A880D0 (#A880D0) 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

#A880D0 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

#A880D0 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.