#A88EAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A88EAD?

RGB(168, 142, 173), HSL(290.3, 15.9%, 61.8%), CMYK(2.9%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #A88EAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.94:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A88EAD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 142, 173, in HSL 290.3°, 15.9%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 2.9%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A88EAD

RGB

168, 142, 173

HSL

290.3, 15.9%, 61.8%

HSV

290.3, 17.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

2.9%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6805 0.0537 320.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.