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#A3388A color code is #A3388A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3388a.

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#A3388A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3388A is 0.1245. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.02:1 against white and 3.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3388A on white6.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A3388A on black3.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A3388A6.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3388A3.49:1AA Large

#A3388A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3388A?+
The hex code for #A3388A is #A3388A. In RGB it's rgb(163, 56, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(314, 49%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #A3388A?+
#A3388A in RGB is (163, 56, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 56, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #A3388A?+
#A3388A converts to CMYK(0%, 66%, 15%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3388A.
Is #a3388a a warm or cool color?+
#A3388A (#A3388A) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 314° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a3388a belong to?+
#A3388A belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 314°, 49%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a3388a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3388A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.02:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a3388a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3388A (#A3388A) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3388A in design

Practical guidance for using #a3388a (#A3388A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A3388A (#A3388A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a3388a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3388A (#A3388A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A3388A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A3388A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.