#A261AE

#A261AE

Overview

#A261AE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 162, 97, 174, in HSL 290.6°, 32.2%, 53.1%, and in CMYK 6.9%, 44.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A261AE

RGB

162, 97, 174

HSL

290.6, 32.2%, 53.1%

HSV

290.6, 44.3%, 68.2%

CMYK

6.9%, 44.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5937 0.1337 321.2

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: #A261AE;
color: #A261AE;
border-color: #A261AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A261AE?

RGB(162, 97, 174) · HSL(290.6, 32.2%, 53.1%) · CMYK(6.9%, 44.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #A261AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A261AE?

Use 000000 text on a #A261AE background; contrast on black is 4.86:1.