#A48FA5

#A48FA5

Overview

#A48FA5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 164, 143, 165, in HSL 297.3°, 10.9%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A48FA5

RGB

164, 143, 165

HSL

297.3, 10.9%, 60.4%

HSV

297.3, 13.3%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.6%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6759 0.04 324.6

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: #A48FA5;
color: #A48FA5;
border-color: #A48FA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A48FA5?

RGB(164, 143, 165) · HSL(297.3, 10.9%, 60.4%) · CMYK(0.6%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A48FA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A48FA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A48FA5 background; contrast on black is 7.05:1.