#A48BA6

#A48BA6

Color Values

HEX

#A48BA6

RGB

164, 139, 166

HSL

295.6, 13.2%, 59.8%

HSV

295.6, 16.3%, 65.1%

CMYK

1.2%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.6683 0.0486 323.8

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: #A48BA6;
color: #A48BA6;
border-color: #A48BA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A48BA6?

RGB(164, 139, 166) · HSL(295.6, 13.2%, 59.8%) · CMYK(1.2%, 16.3%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #A48BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A48BA6?

Use 000000 text on a #A48BA6 background; contrast on black is 6.82:1.