#A88BA1

#A88BA1

Overview

#A88BA1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 168, 139, 161, in HSL 314.5°, 14.3%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 17.3%, 4.2%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A88BA1

RGB

168, 139, 161

HSL

314.5, 14.3%, 60.2%

HSV

314.5, 17.3%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.3%, 4.2%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6704 0.0465 334.6

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: #A88BA1;
color: #A88BA1;
border-color: #A88BA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A88BA1?

RGB(168, 139, 161) · HSL(314.5, 14.3%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 17.3%, 4.2%, 34.1%)

Does #A88BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A88BA1?

Use 000000 text on a #A88BA1 background; contrast on black is 6.87:1.