#A488A8

#A488A8

Overview

#A488A8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 164, 136, 168, in HSL 292.5°, 15.5%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A488A8

RGB

164, 136, 168

HSL

292.5, 15.5%, 59.6%

HSV

292.5, 19.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

2.4%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6631 0.0565 322.1

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: #A488A8;
color: #A488A8;
border-color: #A488A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A488A8?

RGB(164, 136, 168) · HSL(292.5, 15.5%, 59.6%) · CMYK(2.4%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A488A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.15:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A488A8?

Use 000000 text on a #A488A8 background; contrast on black is 6.67:1.