#A17C97

#A17C97

Overview

#A17C97 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 124, 151, in HSL 316.2°, 16.4%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.0%, 6.2%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A17C97

RGB

161, 124, 151

HSL

316.2, 16.4%, 55.9%

HSV

316.2, 23.0%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.0%, 6.2%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6307 0.0592 336.2

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: #A17C97;
color: #A17C97;
border-color: #A17C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A17C97?

RGB(161, 124, 151) · HSL(316.2, 16.4%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.0%, 6.2%, 36.9%)

Does #A17C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A17C97?

Use 000000 text on a #A17C97 background; contrast on black is 5.85:1.