#A16596

#A16596

Color Values

HEX

#A16596

RGB

161, 101, 150

HSL

311.0, 24.2%, 51.4%

HSV

311.0, 37.3%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.3%, 6.8%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5885 0.1016 333.7

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: #A16596;
color: #A16596;
border-color: #A16596;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A16596?

RGB(161, 101, 150) · HSL(311.0, 24.2%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.3%, 6.8%, 36.9%)

Does #A16596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A16596?

Use 000000 text on a #A16596 background; contrast on black is 4.82:1.