Information about #A28DA1 color

#A28DA1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A28DA1 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 141, 161) (63.5% red, 55.3% green, 63.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 0 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A28DA1 is a gently muted magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Deep Amethyst (#9C8AA4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ooh La (#A088A6) and Vita Strada (#A1949D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 141, 161)), which gives #A28DA1 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A28DA1 color variations

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#A28DA1 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 #A28DA1

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

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Vita Strada color link
Vita Strada

#A1949D

Effortless color link
Effortless

#A096A7

Tonto color link
Tonto

#9F9596

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Shady Lady color link
Shady Lady

#9F9B9D

Siesta color link
Siesta

#A59AA8

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A28DA1
  • RGB162, 141, 161
  • CMYK0, 8, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 141, 161)
  • HSL303°, 10%, 59%
  • HSL Precise302.857°, 10.145%, 59.412%
  • HSV303°, 13%, 64%
  • HSB303°, 13%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.553, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.553, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.553, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA28DA1
  • DECIMAL ID10653089
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01