#A17490

#A17490

Overview

#A17490 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 116, 144, in HSL 322.7°, 19.3%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.0%, 10.6%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A17490

RGB

161, 116, 144

HSL

322.7, 19.3%, 54.3%

HSV

322.7, 28.0%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.0%, 10.6%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6131 0.0683 341.5

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: #A17490;
color: #A17490;
border-color: #A17490;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A17490?

RGB(161, 116, 144) · HSL(322.7, 19.3%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.0%, 10.6%, 36.9%)

Does #A17490 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A17490?

Use 000000 text on a #A17490 background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.