#A989A7 color
The hex color #A989A7 is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.3% red, 53.7% green and 65.5% blue (169, 137, 167).
Its hue angle is 304°, with 16% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 1% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.82:1).
#A989A7 color codes
| HEX | #A989A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 137, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.3%, 53.7%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(304, 16%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(304, 19%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 1%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.88, 17.45, -11.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.88, 20.76, 327.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.282, 29.117, 40.471) | |
| Decimal | 11110823 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A989A7, 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 #A989A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A989A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | 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 #A989A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8890a8Protanopia
no red cones#8f94a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ab8b93Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a989a7; }
.text { color: #a989a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a989a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(169 137 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a989a7, #a98997); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #A989A7?
- #A989A7 is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A989A7?
- The RGB value is 169, 137, 167: 169 red, 137 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A989A7?
- The complementary color is #89A98B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A989A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.82:1 and white text 3.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.