#A16995

#A16995

Overview

#A16995 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 105, 149, in HSL 312.9°, 23.0%, 52.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A16995

RGB

161, 105, 149

HSL

312.9, 23.0%, 52.2%

HSV

312.9, 34.8%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.595 0.0932 334.8

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: #A16995;
color: #A16995;
border-color: #A16995;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A16995?

RGB(161, 105, 149) · HSL(312.9, 23.0%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%)

Does #A16995 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A16995?

Use 000000 text on a #A16995 background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.