#A1799F

#A1799F

Overview

#A1799F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 121, 159, in HSL 303.0°, 17.5%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.8%, 1.2%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A1799F

RGB

161, 121, 159

HSL

303.0, 17.5%, 55.3%

HSV

303.0, 24.8%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.8%, 1.2%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.628 0.0728 328.1

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: #A1799F;
color: #A1799F;
border-color: #A1799F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1799F?

RGB(161, 121, 159) · HSL(303.0, 17.5%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 24.8%, 1.2%, 36.9%)

Does #A1799F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A1799F?

Use 000000 text on a #A1799F background; contrast on black is 5.75:1.