#A397AD Color Information

Hex color code: #A397AD

The hex color #A397AD is a subtle purple with RGB values of (163, 151, 173) and HSL of (273°, 12%, 64%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#A397AD
RGB
163, 151, 173
HSL
273°, 12%, 64%
CMYK
6%, 13%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #A397AD;
background-color: #A397AD;
border-color: #A397AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A397AD;
border: 2px solid #A397AD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#A397AD]
text-[#A397AD]
border-[#A397AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A397AD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A397AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A397AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #A397AD; 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 #A397AD; background-color: #A397AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #A397AD20; border-left: 4px solid #A397AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A397AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A397AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

163, 151, 173

Red: 163 / Green: 151 / Blue: 173

HSL

273°, 12%, 64%

Hue: 273° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

6%, 13%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #A397AD?

#A397AD is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #A397AD to RGB:

rgb(163, 151, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A397AD to HSL:

hsl(273, 12%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A397AD to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 13%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated purple tone, #A397AD has RGB (163, 151, 173) and HSL (273°, 12%, 64%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A397AD is #A2AE98, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9998AE.

Use #A397AD in CSS: color: #A397AD or background-color: #A397AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A397AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.59:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A397AD?

#A397AD is a understated purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A397AD?

#A397AD in RGB is (163, 151, 173) - 163 red, 151 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #A397AD in CSS?

Use #A397AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A397AD?

#A2AE98 (complementary), #9998AE (analogous), and #7E6E8C (lighter shade) work well with #A397AD.