#A08BA2
Taupe · light cool gray
About #A08BA2
#A08BA2 is a muted, light shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 63% red, 55% green and 64% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 1% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black. Its overall feel is cool.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Taupe (ΔE 12.8); Lilac comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #8DA28B — a sage tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use light tones like #A08BA2 for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Black text reads best on it at 6.71:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #A08BA2?
#A08BA2 is a muted, light shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 63% red, 55% green and 64% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 1% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black. Its overall feel is cool.
›What text colour should I use on #A08BA2?
Use black text. Black on #A08BA2 has a contrast ratio of 6.71:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #A08BA2?
Its complementary colour is #8DA28B, and analogous partners are #958BA2 and #A28B98.