#A16498

#A16498

Color Values

HEX

#A16498

RGB

161, 100, 152

HSL

308.9, 24.5%, 51.2%

HSV

308.9, 37.9%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.9%, 5.6%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5876 0.1053 332.3

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: #A16498;
color: #A16498;
border-color: #A16498;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A16498?

RGB(161, 100, 152) · HSL(308.9, 24.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.9%, 5.6%, 36.9%)

Does #A16498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A16498?

Use 000000 text on a #A16498 background; contrast on black is 4.79:1.