#A38E9D

Color Details

HEX
#A38E9D
RGB
rgb(163, 142, 157)
HSL
hsl(317, 10%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 4%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38e9d
Contrast 6.91:1 AA
White on #a38e9d
Contrast 3.04:1 Fail
#a38e9d on Black
Contrast 6.91:1 AA
#a38e9d on White
Contrast 3.04:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a5b1
#c8bbc4
#dad2d8
#82727e
#62555e
#41393f

Complement & Analogous

#8fa395
#af838c
#a683af

Triadic

#9da38f
#8f9da3

Monochrome

#41393f #62555e #a38e9d #c8bbc4 #dad2d8 #ede8eb

Analogous

#a683af #c1a8c7 #a38e9d #bf9ca3 #af838c #8c6970

Complementary Mix

#62555e #a38e9d #c8bbc4 #8fa395 #b6c3ba #5d6a61

Nearby Colors

#a38e9c
#a38e9e
#a38e8d
#a38ead

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About #A38E9D

#A38E9D converts to RGB(163, 142, 157) and HSL(317, 10%, 60%). 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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#A38E9D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38E9D?
RGB: 163, 142, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 142, 157)
Is #A38E9D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38E9D?
Complement: #8fa395.
Does #A38E9D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.04:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.91:1 (AA (normal text)).