#A8668C
HEX Color Code
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RGB Values

R: 168
G: 102
B: 140

Web Safe Color

#996699

HSL Values

H: 325°
S: 27%
L: 53%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 17%
K: 34%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

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RGB(151, 117, 158)
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RGB(186, 104, 133)
#BA5C92
RGB(186, 92, 146)
#9D6F85
RGB(157, 111, 133)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #A8668C; }
Text with #A8668C color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #A8668C; }
Element with #A8668C background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8668C; }
Element with #A8668C border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #A8668C; }
Element with #A8668C shadow

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The color #A8668C (RGB 168, 102, 140) contains high red, low green, and high blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.