Our Little Secret color: hex code #A84B7A
Our Little Secret has the hex code #A84B7A. It is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.9% red, 29.4% green and 47.8% blue (168, 75, 122).
Its hue angle is 330°, with 38% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 55% magenta, 27% yellow and 34% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
Our Little Secret (#A84B7A) color codes
| HEX | #A84B7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 75, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.9%, 29.4%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(330, 38%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(330, 55%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 55%, 27%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.31, 43.56, -8.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.31, 44.31, 349.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.178, 14.764, 20.09) | |
| Decimal | 11029370 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Our Little Secret, 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 #A84B7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #A84B7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | 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 #A84B7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#56617cProtanopia
no red cones#6f7178Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3475dTritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a84b7a; }
.text { color: #a84b7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a84b7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(168 75 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a84b7a, #a84b4b); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mulberry.
See #A84B7A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A84B7A?
- #A84B7A is a desaturated rose known as Our Little Secret. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Our Little Secret?
- The RGB value is 168, 75, 122: 168 red, 75 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Our Little Secret?
- The complementary color is #4BA879, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A84B7A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 and white text 5.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.