Information about #A391BA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A391BA belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(163, 145, 186) — 63.9% red, 56.9% green, 72.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 16 / 0 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A391BA is a softly toned blue-purple violet that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cool Violet (#A189BA). Slightly further away sit East Side (#AA8CBC) and Cold Purple (#9D8ABF).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(163, 145, 186)), which gives #A391BA its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A391BA: 7.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A391BA color variations

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#A391BA 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 #A391BA

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

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

Marionette color link
Marionette

#AB94B3

Birdcage color link
Birdcage

#9D9CB7

Vision color link
Vision

#A09BB2

Logan color link
Logan

#9D9CB4

London Hue color link
London Hue

#AE94AB

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Effortless color link
Effortless

#A096A7

#A391BA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A391BA
  • RGB163, 145, 186
  • CMYK9, 16, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(163, 145, 186)
  • HSL266°, 23%, 65%
  • HSL Precise266.341°, 22.905%, 64.902%
  • HSV266°, 22%, 73%
  • HSB266°, 22%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.569, 0.729)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.569, 0.729, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.569, 0.729)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDA391BA
  • DECIMAL ID10719674
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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