#A38998

#A38998

Overview

#A38998 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 163, 137, 152, in HSL 325.4Β°, 12.4%, 58.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 16.0%, 6.7%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A38998

RGB

163, 137, 152

HSL

325.4, 12.4%, 58.8%

HSV

325.4, 16.0%, 63.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.0%, 6.7%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.6586 0.0378 342.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A38998;
color: #A38998;
border-color: #A38998;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A38998?

RGB(163, 137, 152) · HSL(325.4, 12.4%, 58.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 16.0%, 6.7%, 36.1%)

Does #A38998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A38998?

Use 000000 text on a #A38998 background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.