#A490B2 Color Information

Hex color code: #A490B2

The hex color #A490B2 is a understated purple with RGB values of (164, 144, 178) and HSL of (275°, 18%, 63%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#A490B2

RGB

164, 144, 178

HSL

275°, 18%, 63%

CMYK

8%, 19%, 0%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A490B2;
background-color: #A490B2;
border-color: #A490B2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A490B2;
border: 2px solid #A490B2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A490B2]
text-[#A490B2]
border-[#A490B2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A490B2]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A490B2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A490B2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A490B2; 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 #A490B2; background-color: #A490B215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A490B220; border-left: 4px solid #A490B2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A490B2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A490B2 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

164, 144, 178

Red: 164 / Green: 144 / Blue: 178

HSL

275°, 18%, 63%

Hue: 275° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

8%, 19%, 0%, 30%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 30%

What color is #A490B2?

#A490B2 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EB290

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A490B2 to RGB:

rgb(164, 144, 178)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A490B2 to HSL:

hsl(275, 18%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A490B2 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 19%, 0%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle purple tone, #A490B2 has RGB (164, 144, 178) and HSL (275°, 18%, 63%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A490B2 is #9EB290, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9290B2.

Use #A490B2 in CSS: color: #A490B2 or background-color: #A490B2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A490B2

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.21:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A490B2?

#A490B2 is a subtle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #A490B2?

#A490B2 in RGB is (164, 144, 178) - 164 red, 144 green, and 178 blue.

How to use #A490B2 in CSS?

Use #A490B2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A490B2?

#9EB290 (complementary), #9290B2 (analogous), and #7E6490 (lighter shade) work well with #A490B2.