#A789A2 color
The hex color #A789A2 is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 53.7% green and 63.5% blue (167, 137, 162).
Its hue angle is 310°, with 15% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 3% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.74:1).
#A789A2 color codes
| HEX | #A789A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 137, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 53.7%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(310, 15%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(310, 18%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 3%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.53, 15.79, -8.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.53, 18.14, 330.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.403, 28.716, 38.064) | |
| Decimal | 10979746 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A789A2, 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 #A789A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A789A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | 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 #A789A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8890a3Protanopia
no red cones#8f93a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#aa8a91Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a789a2; }
.text { color: #a789a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a789a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 137 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a789a2, #a78993); }
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Questions
- What color is #A789A2?
- #A789A2 is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A789A2?
- The RGB value is 167, 137, 162: 167 red, 137 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A789A2?
- The complementary color is #89A78E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A789A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.74:1 and white text 3.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.