#A059C8 Color Information

Hex color code: #A059C8

#A059C8 is a understated purple color. In RGB it is (160, 89, 200), and in HSL it is (278°, 50%, 57%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid

HEX

#A059C8

RGB

160, 89, 200

HSL

278°, 50%, 57%

CMYK

20%, 56%, 0%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A059C8;
background-color: #A059C8;
border-color: #A059C8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A059C8;
border: 2px solid #A059C8;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A059C8]
text-[#A059C8]
border-[#A059C8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A059C8]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A059C8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A059C8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A059C8; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A059C8; background-color: #A059C815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A059C820; border-left: 4px solid #A059C8; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A059C8; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A059C8 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

160, 89, 200

Red: 160 / Green: 89 / Blue: 200

HSL

278°, 50%, 57%

Hue: 278° / Saturation: 50% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

20%, 56%, 0%, 22%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 22%

What color is #A059C8?

#A059C8 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

83C85B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A059C8 to RGB:

rgb(160, 89, 200)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A059C8 to HSL:

hsl(278, 50%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A059C8 to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 56%, 0%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #A059C8 has RGB (160, 89, 200) and HSL (278°, 50%, 57%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A059C8 is #83C85B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #695BC8.

Use #A059C8 in CSS: color: #A059C8 or background-color: #A059C8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A059C8

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A059C8?

#A059C8 is a muted purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #A059C8?

#A059C8 in RGB is (160, 89, 200) - 160 red, 89 green, and 200 blue.

How to use #A059C8 in CSS?

Use #A059C8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A059C8?

#83C85B (complementary), #695BC8 (analogous), and #7936A1 (lighter shade) work well with #A059C8.