#A1959C

#A1959C

Color Values

HEX

#A1959C

RGB

161, 149, 156

HSL

325.0, 6.0%, 60.8%

HSV

325.0, 7.5%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.5%, 3.1%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6824 0.0173 341.6

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: #A1959C;
color: #A1959C;
border-color: #A1959C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1959C?

RGB(161, 149, 156) · HSL(325.0, 6.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.5%, 3.1%, 36.9%)

Does #A1959C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A1959C?

Use 000000 text on a #A1959C background; contrast on black is 7.29:1.