#A48C9D

#A48C9D

Overview

#A48C9D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 164, 140, 157, in HSL 317.5°, 11.7%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 14.6%, 4.3%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A48C9D

RGB

164, 140, 157

HSL

317.5, 11.7%, 59.6%

HSV

317.5, 14.6%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.6%, 4.3%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.6672 0.0374 336.5

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: #A48C9D;
color: #A48C9D;
border-color: #A48C9D;
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 #A48C9D?

RGB(164, 140, 157) · HSL(317.5, 11.7%, 59.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 14.6%, 4.3%, 35.7%)

Does #A48C9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A48C9D?

Use 000000 text on a #A48C9D background; contrast on black is 6.82:1.