#A17C99

#A17C99

Overview

#A17C99 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 161, 124, 153, in HSL 313.0°, 16.4%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.0%, 5.0%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A17C99

RGB

161, 124, 153

HSL

313.0, 16.4%, 55.9%

HSV

313.0, 23.0%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.0%, 5.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6315 0.0611 334.0

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: #A17C99;
color: #A17C99;
border-color: #A17C99;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A17C99?

RGB(161, 124, 153) · HSL(313.0, 16.4%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.0%, 5.0%, 36.9%)

Does #A17C99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.58:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A17C99?

Use 000000 text on a #A17C99 background; contrast on black is 5.86:1.