#A48998

#A48998

Overview

#A48998 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 164, 137, 152, in HSL 326.7°, 12.9%, 59.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 16.5%, 7.3%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A48998

RGB

164, 137, 152

HSL

326.7, 12.9%, 59.0%

HSV

326.7, 16.5%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.5%, 7.3%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.6595 0.0388 343.7

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: #A48998;
color: #A48998;
border-color: #A48998;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A48998?

RGB(164, 137, 152) · HSL(326.7, 12.9%, 59.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 16.5%, 7.3%, 35.7%)

Does #A48998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A48998?

Use 000000 text on a #A48998 background; contrast on black is 6.61:1.