#A649B6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(166, 73, 182)
HSL:hsl(291, 43%, 50%)
HEX
#A649B6
RGB
166, 73, 182
HSL
291°, 43%, 50%
HSV
291°, 60%, 71%
CMYK
9%, 60%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#A649B6
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #A649B6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#A649B6
10%#9541A4
20%#853A92
30%#743380
40%#642C6D
50%#53245B
60%#421D49
70%#321637
80%#210F24
90%#110712
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#A649B6
10%#AF5BBE
20%#B86DC5
30%#C17FCC
40%#CA92D3
50%#D2A4DB
60%#DBB6E2
70%#E4C8E9
80%#EDDBF0
90%#F6EDF8
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #A649B6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #A649B6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#A649B6
Contrast ratio4.25:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#A649B6
Contrast ratio4.94:1
WCAG levelAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#A649B6
Contrast ratio4.94:1
WCAG levelAA

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #A649B6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #A649B6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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