#A48BA5

#A48BA5

Color Values

HEX

#A48BA5

RGB

164, 139, 165

HSL

297.7, 12.6%, 59.6%

HSV

297.7, 15.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.6%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6679 0.0475 324.9

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: #A48BA5;
color: #A48BA5;
border-color: #A48BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A48BA5?

RGB(164, 139, 165) · HSL(297.7, 12.6%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.6%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A48BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A48BA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A48BA5 background; contrast on black is 6.81:1.