#A495AB Color Information

Hex color code: #A495AB

The hex color #A495AB is a balanced purple with RGB values of (164, 149, 171) and HSL of (281°, 12%, 63%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown

HEX

#A495AB

RGB

164, 149, 171

HSL

281°, 12%, 63%

CMYK

4%, 13%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A495AB;
background-color: #A495AB;
border-color: #A495AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A495AB;
border: 2px solid #A495AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A495AB]
text-[#A495AB]
border-[#A495AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A495AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A495AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A495AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A495AB; 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 #A495AB; background-color: #A495AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A495AB20; border-left: 4px solid #A495AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A495AB; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A495AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

164, 149, 171

Red: 164 / Green: 149 / Blue: 171

HSL

281°, 12%, 63%

Hue: 281° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

4%, 13%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #A495AB?

#A495AB is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9CAC95

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A495AB to RGB:

rgb(164, 149, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A495AB to HSL:

hsl(281, 12%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A495AB to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 13%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A495AB is a neutral purple color with RGB values of 164, 149, 171 and HSL of 281°, 12%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A495AB is #9CAC95, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9995AC.

Use #A495AB in CSS: color: #A495AB or background-color: #A495AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A495AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A495AB?

#A495AB is a neutral purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A495AB?

#A495AB in RGB is (164, 149, 171) - 164 red, 149 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #A495AB in CSS?

Use #A495AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A495AB?

#9CAC95 (complementary), #9995AC (analogous), and #806C89 (lighter shade) work well with #A495AB.