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#A748B1 color code is #A748B1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a748b1.

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#A748B1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A748B1 is 0.1602. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.99:1 against white and 4.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A748B1 on white4.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A748B1 on black4.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A748B14.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A748B14.20:1AA Large

#A748B1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A748B1?+
The hex code for #A748B1 is #A748B1. In RGB it's rgb(167, 72, 177), and in HSL it's hsl(294, 42%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #A748B1?+
#A748B1 in RGB is (167, 72, 177). Written in CSS: rgb(167, 72, 177).
What is the CMYK value of #A748B1?+
#A748B1 converts to CMYK(6%, 59%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A748B1.
Is #a748b1 a warm or cool color?+
#A748B1 (#A748B1) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 294° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a748b1 belong to?+
#A748B1 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 294°, 42%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a748b1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A748B1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.99:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a748b1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A748B1 (#A748B1) is 247 C Pantone 247 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A748B1 in design

Practical guidance for using #a748b1 (#A748B1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A748B1 (#A748B1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a748b1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A748B1 (#A748B1) 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

#A748B1 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

#A748B1 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.