#A48B9C

#A48B9C

Overview

#A48B9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 164, 139, 156, in HSL 319.2°, 12.1%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.2%, 4.9%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A48B9C

RGB

164, 139, 156

HSL

319.2, 12.1%, 59.4%

HSV

319.2, 15.2%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.2%, 4.9%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.6648 0.0384 337.8

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: #A48B9C;
color: #A48B9C;
border-color: #A48B9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A48B9C?

RGB(164, 139, 156) · HSL(319.2, 12.1%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 15.2%, 4.9%, 35.7%)

Does #A48B9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A48B9C?

Use 000000 text on a #A48B9C background; contrast on black is 6.75:1.