#A38BBD

Color Details

HEX
#A38BBD
RGB
rgb(163, 139, 189)
HSL
hsl(269, 27%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 26%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38bbd
Contrast 6.99:1 AA
White on #a38bbd
Contrast 3.01:1 Fail
#a38bbd on Black
Contrast 6.99:1 AA
#a38bbd on White
Contrast 3.01:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a2ca
#c8b9d7
#dad1e5
#826f97
#625371
#41384c

Complement & Analogous

#a4bc8a
#bb8abc
#8a8bbc

Triadic

#bca28a
#8abca2

Monochrome

#41384c #625371 #a38bbd #c8b9d7 #dad1e5 #ede8f2

Analogous

#8a8bbc #adaed0 #a38bbd #c9a1c9 #bb8abc #966e96

Complementary Mix

#625371 #a38bbd #c8b9d7 #a4bc8a #c4d3b3 #6b7a5a

Nearby Colors

#a38bbc
#a38bbe
#a38bad
#a38bcd

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About #A38BBD

#A38BBD converts to RGB(163, 139, 189) and HSL(269, 27%, 64%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A38BBD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38BBD?
RGB: 163, 139, 189. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 139, 189)
Is #A38BBD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38BBD?
Complement: #a4bc8a.
Does #A38BBD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.01:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.99:1 (AA (normal text)).