#A38FA5

#A38FA5

Overview

#A38FA5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 163, 143, 165, in HSL 294.5°, 10.9%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A38FA5

RGB

163, 143, 165

HSL

294.5, 10.9%, 60.4%

HSV

294.5, 13.3%, 64.7%

CMYK

1.2%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6749 0.0393 323.2

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: #A38FA5;
color: #A38FA5;
border-color: #A38FA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A38FA5?

RGB(163, 143, 165) · HSL(294.5, 10.9%, 60.4%) · CMYK(1.2%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A38FA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A38FA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A38FA5 background; contrast on black is 7.03:1.