#A3799B

#A3799B

Overview

#A3799B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 163, 121, 155, in HSL 311.4°, 18.6%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 25.8%, 4.9%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A3799B

RGB

163, 121, 155

HSL

311.4, 18.6%, 55.7%

HSV

311.4, 25.8%, 63.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.8%, 4.9%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.6286 0.0704 333.2

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: #A3799B;
color: #A3799B;
border-color: #A3799B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A3799B?

RGB(163, 121, 155) · HSL(311.4, 18.6%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.8%, 4.9%, 36.1%)

Does #A3799B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.64:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A3799B?

Use 000000 text on a #A3799B background; contrast on black is 5.77:1.