#A38CEC

Color Details

HEX
#A38CEC
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 236)
HSL
hsl(254, 72%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 41%, 0%, 7%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38cec
Contrast 7.52:1 AAA
White on #a38cec
Contrast 2.79:1 Fail
#a38cec on Black
Contrast 7.52:1 AAA
#a38cec on White
Contrast 2.79:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a3f0
#c8baf4
#dad1f7
#8270bd
#62548e
#41385e

Complement & Analogous

#d6ec8d
#d38dec
#8da6ec

Triadic

#eca38d
#8deca3

Monochrome

#41385e #62548e #a38cec #c8baf4 #dad1f7 #ede8fb

Analogous

#8da6ec #afc1f2 #a38cec #dca4f0 #d38dec #a971bd

Complementary Mix

#62548e #a38cec #c8baf4 #d6ec8d #e4f3b5 #8b995c

Nearby Colors

#a38ceb
#a38ced
#a38cdc
#a38cfc

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About #A38CEC

#A38CEC converts to RGB(163, 140, 236) and HSL(254, 72%, 74%). 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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#A38CEC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38CEC?
RGB: 163, 140, 236. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 236)
Is #A38CEC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38CEC?
Complement: #d6ec8d.
Does #A38CEC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.79:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.52:1 (AAA (normal text)).