#948491 - Quixotic color

A muted, sophisticated mauve-gray with dusty plum undertones softened by a warm taupe base. It reads as a subdued purple-gray—calm, slightly vintage, and quietly elegant—evoking weathered stone, faded velvet, or a twilight sky washed with rose. Its restrained saturation makes it versatile for interiors, fashion, and graphic design, pairing beautifully with cream, navy, olive, or blush tones. The color conveys comfort and refinement, lending a subtle romantic or nostalgic mood without overpowering surrounding hues.

color #948491

#948491 color RGB value is 148, 132, 145, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.108, 0.0203, 0.420. Alternative names for that color are: quixotic, gray, venus, manatee, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
148, 132, 145
rgb(148, 132, 145)
CMYK
0.00, 0.108, 0.0203, 0.420
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sRGB
0.580, 0.518, 0.569
rgb(58% 51.8% 56.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.558, 0.513, 0.561
color(a98-rgb 0.558 0.513 0.561)
HCT
330, 11.4, 56.9
color(--hct 330 7.85% 56.9%)
HSL
311, 6.96, 54.9
hsl(311 6.96% 54.9%)
HSV
311, 10.8, 58.0
color(--hsv 311 10.8% 58%)
HWB
311, 51.8, 42.0
hwb(311 51.8% 42%)
Lab
56.9, 8.07, -4.67
lab(56.9 8.07 -4.67)
P3
0.570, 0.520, 0.565
color(display-p3 0.57 0.52 0.565)
XYZ D50
0.259, 0.248, 0.229
color(xyz-d50 0.259 0.248 0.229)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#948491
RGB:148 132 145
HSL:311.25deg 6.96% 54.9%
HEX:#849487
RGB:132 148 135
HSL:131.25deg 6.96% 54.9%

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