Information about #A2496E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2496E belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 73, 110) (63.5% red, 28.6% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 20 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2496E presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Moderate Raspberry (#A84A6D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Magenta Haze (#9F4576) and China Rose (#A8516E).

In RGB terms — rgb(162, 73, 110) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A2496E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. #A2496E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2496E color variations

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#A2496E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A2496E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#A2496E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2496E
  • RGB162, 73, 110
  • CMYK0, 35, 20, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 73, 110)
  • HSL335°, 38%, 46%
  • HSL Precise335.056°, 37.872%, 46.078%
  • HSV335°, 55%, 64%
  • HSB335°, 55%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.286, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.286, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.286, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2496E
  • DECIMAL ID10635630
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01