#A162A9

#A162A9

Overview

#A162A9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 98, 169, in HSL 293.2°, 29.2%, 52.4%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A162A9

RGB

161, 98, 169

HSL

293.2, 29.2%, 52.4%

HSV

293.2, 42.0%, 66.3%

CMYK

4.7%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5918 0.126 322.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A162A9;
color: #A162A9;
border-color: #A162A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A162A9?

RGB(161, 98, 169) · HSL(293.2, 29.2%, 52.4%) · CMYK(4.7%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A162A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A162A9?

Use 000000 text on a #A162A9 background; contrast on black is 4.84:1.