#A17995

#A17995

Overview

#A17995 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 121, 149, in HSL 318.0°, 17.5%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A17995

RGB

161, 121, 149

HSL

318.0, 17.5%, 55.3%

HSV

318.0, 24.8%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6243 0.0631 337.7

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: #A17995;
color: #A17995;
border-color: #A17995;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A17995?

RGB(161, 121, 149) · HSL(318.0, 17.5%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 24.8%, 7.5%, 36.9%)

Does #A17995 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A17995?

Use 000000 text on a #A17995 background; contrast on black is 5.68:1.