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#A88BC1 color code is #A88BC1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a88bc1.

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#A88BC1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A88BC1 is 0.3064. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.95:1 against white and 7.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A88BC1 on white2.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A88BC1 on black7.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A88BC12.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A88BC17.13:1AAA

#A88BC1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A88BC1?+
The hex code for #A88BC1 is #A88BC1. In RGB it's rgb(168, 139, 193), and in HSL it's hsl(272, 30%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #A88BC1?+
#A88BC1 in RGB is (168, 139, 193). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 139, 193).
What is the CMYK value of #A88BC1?+
#A88BC1 converts to CMYK(13%, 28%, 0%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A88BC1.
Is #a88bc1 a warm or cool color?+
#A88BC1 (#A88BC1) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 272° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a88bc1 belong to?+
#A88BC1 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 272°, 30%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a88bc1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A88BC1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.95:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a88bc1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A88BC1 (#A88BC1) is 7660 C Light Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A88BC1 in design

Practical guidance for using #a88bc1 (#A88BC1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A88BC1 (#A88BC1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A88BC1 (#A88BC1) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#A88BC1 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

#A88BC1 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.