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#A95C88 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A95C88 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A95C88 Color Information

#A95C88 RGB value is (169, 92, 136). The hex color red value is 169, green is 92, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 326°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 20 percent, 34percent.

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#A95C88 Color Meaning

Color #A95C88 blends regal restraint with emotional depth. Unlike electric fuchsias, #A95C88 muted plum-red feels weathered by time—like faded theater curtains or heirloom fabric. Psychologically, color #A95C88 fosters introspection without isolation; #A95C88’s warm enough to comfort, cool enough to clarify. #A95C88 appears in literary journals, boutique hospitality, and inclusive fashion that values nuance over noise. Historically, #A95C88 shade echoes Victorian mourning silks and early synthetic dyes—bridging grief and innovation. Spiritually, #A95C88 represents love that matures: passion tempered by experience. Use color #A95C88 when your audience seeks richness without loudness, and legacy without rigidity.

Color Conversion

Convert #A95C88 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A95C88
RGB
rgb(169, 92, 136)
HSL
hsl(326°, 31%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 20%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(326°, 46%, 66%)
XYZ
24.6333 17.8669 25.4429
Yxy
17.8669 0.3626 0.2630
Hunter Lab
42.2693 3.0068 -0.7462
CIE-Lab
49.3343 37.1718 -10.5419

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green92 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A95C88 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A95C88 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A95C88 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A95C88 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A95C88

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A95C88;

Text Color

color: #A95C88;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A95C88;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A95C8840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A95C88;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A95C88 0%, #653550 100%);

#A95C88 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A95C88 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.