#A857A8
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Orchid.
About #A857A8
The precise color #A857A8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Orchid. Its digital footprint relies on 168 parts red, 87 parts green, and 168 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 48% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A857A8
RGB168, 87, 168
HSL300.0°, 31.8%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 48%, 0%, 34%
HSV300.0°, 48.2%, 65.9%
LAB49.5, 45.0, -29.3
XYZ26.6, 18.0, 39.1
Decimal11032488
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.59:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.37:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A857A8;
}
.text-color {
color: #A857A8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A857A8;
}