#A596AB Color Information

Hex color code: #A596AB

A balanced purple shade, #A596AB appears as (165, 150, 171) in RGB and (283°, 11%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#A596AB

RGB

165, 150, 171

HSL

283°, 11%, 63%

CMYK

4%, 12%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A596AB;
background-color: #A596AB;
border-color: #A596AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A596AB;
border: 2px solid #A596AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A596AB]
text-[#A596AB]
border-[#A596AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A596AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A596AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A596AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A596AB; 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 #A596AB; background-color: #A596AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A596AB20; border-left: 4px solid #A596AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A596AB; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A596AB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

165, 150, 171

Red: 165 / Green: 150 / Blue: 171

HSL

283°, 11%, 63%

Hue: 283° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

4%, 12%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #A596AB?

#A596AB is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9CAB96

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A596AB to RGB:

rgb(165, 150, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A596AB to HSL:

hsl(283, 11%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A596AB to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 12%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A596AB is a muted purple color with RGB values of 165, 150, 171 and HSL of 283°, 11%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A596AB is #9CAB96, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9B96AB.

Use #A596AB in CSS: color: #A596AB or background-color: #A596AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A596AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A596AB?

#A596AB is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A596AB?

#A596AB in RGB is (165, 150, 171) - 165 red, 150 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #A596AB in CSS?

Use #A596AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A596AB?

#9CAB96 (complementary), #9B96AB (analogous), and #806D88 (lighter shade) work well with #A596AB.