Heart Potion color: hex code #A97FB1
Heart Potion has the hex code #A97FB1. It is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.3% red, 49.8% green and 69.4% blue (169, 127, 177).
Its hue angle is 290°, with 24% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.36:1).
Heart Potion (#A97FB1) color codes
| HEX | #A97FB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 127, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.3%, 49.8%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(290, 24%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(290, 28%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 28%, 0%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.78, 25.1, -20.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.78, 32.18, 321.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.886, 26.789, 45.078) | |
| Decimal | 11108273 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Heart Potion, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A97FB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A97FB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A97FB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a8ab3Protanopia
no red cones#838fafDeuteranopia
no green cones#aa8491Tritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a97fb1; }
.text { color: #a97fb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a97fb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(169 127 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a97fb1, #b17fa0); }Similar colors
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See #A97FB1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A97FB1?
- #A97FB1 is a grayish magenta known as Heart Potion. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Heart Potion?
- The RGB value is 169, 127, 177: 169 red, 127 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Heart Potion?
- The complementary color is #87B17F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A97FB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.36:1 and white text 3.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.