Information about #A37999 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A37999 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(163, 121, 153) (63.9% red, 47.5% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 4 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A37999 presents itself as a gently muted magenta — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grayish Fuchsia (#A87D9E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Rose (#A87D93) and Bouquet (#A78199).

In RGB terms — rgb(163, 121, 153) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A37999 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A37999 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A37999 color variations

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#A37999 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A37999

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Taffeta color link
Taffeta

#996E9E

Fuurple color link
Fuurple

#97709E

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

#A37999 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A37999
  • RGB163, 121, 153
  • CMYK0, 16, 4, 36
  • HSL314°, 19%, 56%
  • HSL Precise314.286°, 18.584%, 55.686%
  • HSV314°, 26%, 64%
  • HSB314°, 26%, 64%
  • HEX IDA37999
  • DECIMAL ID10713497
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
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