#A68898 color
The hex color #A68898 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 53.3% green and 59.6% blue (166, 136, 152).
Its hue angle is 328°, with 14% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 8% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 4.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.6:1).
#A68898 color codes
| HEX | #A68898 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 136, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 53.3%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(328, 14%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(328, 18%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 8%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.87, 14.14, -4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.87, 14.75, 343.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.197, 27.983, 33.51) | |
| Decimal | 10913944 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A68898, 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 #A68898 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A68898 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.6:1 | 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 #A68898 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a8d99Protanopia
no red cones#909297Deuteranopia
no green cones#aa888dTritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a68898; }
.text { color: #a68898; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a68898; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 136 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a68898, #a68889); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#a2919bNirvana#b68692Punched Pink#967d96Amorous#948593Femme Fatale#95859cHatoba Pigeon#bb99aaClassy Mauve#91788cMuted Berry
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #A68898?
- #A68898 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A68898?
- The RGB value is 166, 136, 152: 166 red, 136 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A68898?
- The complementary color is #88A696, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A68898?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.6:1 and white text 3.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.