Purple Zergling color: hex code #A15589
Purple Zergling has the hex code #A15589. It is a desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 33.3% green and 53.7% blue (161, 85, 137).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 31% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 47% magenta, 15% yellow and 37% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.03:1).
Purple Zergling (#A15589) color codes
| HEX | #A15589 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 85, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 33.3%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 31%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 47%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 47%, 15%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.82, 38.36, -15.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.82, 41.2, 338.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.462, 15.882, 25.544) | |
| Decimal | 10573193 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Purple Zergling, 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 #A15589 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #A15589 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.18:1 | 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 #A15589 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#58688bProtanopia
no red cones#6d7387Deuteranopia
no green cones#a95669Tritanopia
no blue cones#6f6f6fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a15589; }
.text { color: #a15589; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a15589; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 85 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a15589, #a15563); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Plum.
See #A15589 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A15589?
- #A15589 is a desaturated magenta known as Purple Zergling. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Purple Zergling?
- The RGB value is 161, 85, 137: 161 red, 85 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Purple Zergling?
- The complementary color is #55A16D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A15589?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.18:1 and white text 5.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.