#A48AD5

Color Details

HEX
#A48AD5
RGB
rgb(164, 138, 213)
HSL
hsl(261, 47%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 35%, 0%, 16%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a48ad5
Contrast 7.17:1 AAA
White on #a48ad5
Contrast 2.93:1 Fail
#a48ad5 on Black
Contrast 7.17:1 AAA
#a48ad5 on White
Contrast 2.93:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b6a1dd
#c8b9e6
#dbd0ee
#836eaa
#625380
#423755

Complement & Analogous

#bbd58b
#ca8bd5
#8b96d5

Triadic

#d5a58b
#8bd5a5

Monochrome

#423755 #625380 #a48ad5 #c8b9e6 #dbd0ee #ede8f7

Analogous

#8b96d5 #aeb6e2 #a48ad5 #d5a2dd #ca8bd5 #a26faa

Complementary Mix

#625380 #a48ad5 #c8b9e6 #bbd58b #d3e4b4 #7a8a5a

Nearby Colors

#a48ad4
#a48ad6
#a48ac5
#a48ae5

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About #A48AD5

#A48AD5 converts to RGB(164, 138, 213) and HSL(261, 47%, 69%). 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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#A48AD5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A48AD5?
RGB: 164, 138, 213. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 138, 213)
Is #A48AD5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A48AD5?
Complement: #bbd58b.
Does #A48AD5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.93:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).