#A17BA6
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#A17BA6
Overview
#A17BA6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 123, 166, in HSL 293.0°, 19.5%, 56.7%, and in CMYK 3.0%, 25.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4011 Pearl Violet.
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Color Values
#A17BA6
161, 123, 166
293.0, 19.5%, 56.7%
293.0, 25.9%, 65.1%
3.0%, 25.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%
0.6345 0.0766 322.5
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: #A17BA6;
color: #A17BA6;
border-color: #A17BA6;
Slate 500
#64748B
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
3.56:1
Text on black
5.9:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A17BA6?
RGB(161, 123, 166) · HSL(293.0, 19.5%, 56.7%) · CMYK(3.0%, 25.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%)
Does #A17BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.56:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A17BA6?
Use 000000 text on a #A17BA6 background; contrast on black is 5.9:1.