#A68BA8

#A68BA8

Overview

#A68BA8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 139, 168, in HSL 295.9°, 14.3%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A68BA8

RGB

166, 139, 168

HSL

295.9, 14.3%, 60.2%

HSV

295.9, 17.3%, 65.9%

CMYK

1.2%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6709 0.0522 324.0

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: #A68BA8;
color: #A68BA8;
border-color: #A68BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A68BA8?

RGB(166, 139, 168) · HSL(295.9, 14.3%, 60.2%) · CMYK(1.2%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A68BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A68BA8?

Use 000000 text on a #A68BA8 background; contrast on black is 6.88:1.