Information about #A47D9C color

#A47D9C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A47D9C is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 125, 156) (64.3% red, 49% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 3 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A47D9C is a gently muted magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grayish Fuchsia (#A87D9E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Thin (#A87CA0) and Bouquet (#A78199).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 125, 156)), which gives #A47D9C its character. If you plan to put text on a #A47D9C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A47D9C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A47D9C color variations

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#A47D9C 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 #A47D9C

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

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Purpley Grey color link
Purpley Grey

#947E94

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A47D9C
  • RGB164, 125, 156
  • CMYK0, 15, 3, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 125, 156)
  • HSL312°, 18%, 57%
  • HSL Precise312.308°, 17.647%, 56.667%
  • HSV312°, 24%, 64%
  • HSB312°, 24%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.490, 0.612)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.490, 0.612, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.490, 0.612)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA47D9C
  • DECIMAL ID10780060
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01