Information about #A268A1 color

#A268A1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A268A1 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 104, 161) — 63.5% red, 40.8% green, 63.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 23 / 0 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A268A1 is a softly toned electric magenta that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Butterfly (#A46B9B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Lilac (#9C6DA5) and Taffeta (#996E9E).

The recipe behind #A268A1 is rgb(162, 104, 161), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A268A1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #A268A1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A268A1 color variations

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#A268A1 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 #A268A1

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

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Dark Lilac color link
Dark Lilac

#9C6DA5

Taffeta color link
Taffeta

#996E9E

Fuurple color link
Fuurple

#97709E

Ce Soir color link
Ce Soir

#9271A7

Faded Purple color link
Faded Purple

#916E99

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Soft Purple color link
Soft Purple

#A66FB5

RTNO color link
RTNO

#9A65B5

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A268A1
  • RGB162, 104, 161
  • CMYK0, 23, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 104, 161)
  • HSL301°, 24%, 52%
  • HSL Precise301.034°, 23.77%, 52.157%
  • HSV301°, 36%, 64%
  • HSB301°, 36%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.408, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.408, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.408, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA268A1
  • DECIMAL ID10643617
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01