#A2688C

#A2688C

Overview

#A2688C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 162, 104, 140, in HSL 322.8°, 23.8%, 52.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A2688C

RGB

162, 104, 140

HSL

322.8, 23.8%, 52.2%

HSV

322.8, 35.8%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.591 0.0884 342.3

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: #A2688C;
color: #A2688C;
border-color: #A2688C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A2688C?

RGB(162, 104, 140) · HSL(322.8, 23.8%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%)

Does #A2688C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.29:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A2688C?

Use 000000 text on a #A2688C background; contrast on black is 4.9:1.