#A63A78 color
The hex color #A63A78 is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 22.7% green and 47.1% blue (166, 58, 120).
Its hue angle is 326°, with 48% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 65% magenta, 28% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Plum Kingdom (#AA3377), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6:1).
#A63A78 color codes
| HEX | #A63A78 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 58, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 22.7%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(326, 48%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(326, 65%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 65%, 28%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.99, 50.54, -11.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.99, 51.94, 346.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.63, 12.491, 19.09) | |
| Decimal | 10893944 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A63A78, 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 #A63A78 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #A63A78 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.5:1 | 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 #A63A78 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#48577aProtanopia
no red cones#666a75Deuteranopia
no green cones#b13654Tritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a63a78; }
.text { color: #a63a78; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a63a78; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 58 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a63a78, #a63a42); }
Similar colors
#aa3377Plum Kingdom#bb3381Very Berry#9b4682Grape Riot#b53389Fandango#a84b7aOur Little Secret#9b4b80Plum Passion#b3107aKing’s Plum Pie#bb1177Infectious Love
Closest common color name: Medium Violet Red.
Questions
- What color is #A63A78?
- #A63A78 is a desaturated rose, closest to the named color Plum Kingdom. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A63A78?
- The RGB value is 166, 58, 120: 166 red, 58 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A63A78?
- The complementary color is #3AA668, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A63A78?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1 and white text 6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.