#A18BA5

#A18BA5

Overview

#A18BA5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 139, 165, in HSL 290.8°, 12.6%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A18BA5

RGB

161, 139, 165

HSL

290.8, 12.6%, 59.6%

HSV

290.8, 15.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

2.4%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6651 0.0454 321.1

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: #A18BA5;
color: #A18BA5;
border-color: #A18BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A18BA5?

RGB(161, 139, 165) · HSL(290.8, 12.6%, 59.6%) · CMYK(2.4%, 15.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A18BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A18BA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A18BA5 background; contrast on black is 6.75:1.