Information about #A38DC4 color

#A38DC4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A38DC4 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(163, 141, 196) (63.9% red, 55.3% green, 76.9% blue), or CMYK 13 / 22 / 0 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A38DC4 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cold Purple (#9D8ABF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are East Side (#AA8CBC) and Cool Violet (#A189BA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(163, 141, 196)), which gives #A38DC4 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A38DC4: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for white. #A38DC4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A38DC4 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A38DC4 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#A38DC4 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#A38DC4 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#A38DC4 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#A38DC4 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #A38DC4

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

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

Sabrina Violet color link
Sabrina Violet

#A285D1

African Violet color link
African Violet

#B284BE

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Birdcage color link
Birdcage

#9D9CB7

Biloba Flower color link
Biloba Flower

#AE99D2

Logan color link
Logan

#9D9CB4

#A38DC4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A38DC4
  • RGB163, 141, 196
  • CMYK13, 22, 0, 23
  • CSSrgb(163, 141, 196)
  • HSL264°, 32%, 66%
  • HSL Precise264°, 31.792%, 66.078%
  • HSV264°, 28%, 77%
  • HSB264°, 28%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.553, 0.769)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.553, 0.769, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.553, 0.769)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDA38DC4
  • DECIMAL ID10718660
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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