#A16997
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#A16997
Overview
#A16997 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 105, 151, in HSL 310.7°, 23.0%, 52.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.8%, 6.2%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.
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Color Values
#A16997
161, 105, 151
310.7, 23.0%, 52.2%
310.7, 34.8%, 63.1%
0.0%, 34.8%, 6.2%, 36.9%
0.5958 0.095 333.3
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: #A16997;
color: #A16997;
border-color: #A16997;
Pink 300
#F9A8D4
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.21:1
Text on black
4.98:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A16997?
RGB(161, 105, 151) · HSL(310.7, 23.0%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.8%, 6.2%, 36.9%)
Does #A16997 meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A16997?
Use 000000 text on a #A16997 background; contrast on black is 4.98:1.