Information about #A27EB1 color

#A27EB1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A27EB1 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 126, 177) (63.5% red, 49.4% green, 69.4% blue), or CMYK 6 / 20 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A27EB1 presents itself as a calm, restrained violet — one that feels open and friendly. 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 Heather (#A484AC). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grayish Mulberry (#9E7DA8) and Grayish Magenta (#A87DA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(162, 126, 177)), which gives #A27EB1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A27EB1 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A27EB1 color variations

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#A27EB1 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 #A27EB1

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A27EB1
  • RGB162, 126, 177
  • CMYK6, 20, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(162, 126, 177)
  • HSL282°, 25%, 59%
  • HSL Precise282.353°, 24.638%, 59.412%
  • HSV282°, 29%, 69%
  • HSB282°, 29%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.494, 0.694)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.494, 0.694, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.494, 0.694)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA27EB1
  • DECIMAL ID10649265
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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