#A16496

#A16496

Overview

#A16496 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 100, 150, in HSL 310.8°, 24.5%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.9%, 6.8%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A16496

RGB

161, 100, 150

HSL

310.8, 24.5%, 51.2%

HSV

310.8, 37.9%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.9%, 6.8%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5868 0.1034 333.6

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: #A16496;
color: #A16496;
border-color: #A16496;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A16496?

RGB(161, 100, 150) · HSL(310.8, 24.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.9%, 6.8%, 36.9%)

Does #A16496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A16496?

Use 000000 text on a #A16496 background; contrast on black is 4.78:1.