#A478A0

#A478A0

Overview

#A478A0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 164, 120, 160, in HSL 305.5°, 19.5%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 26.8%, 2.4%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A478A0

RGB

164, 120, 160

HSL

305.5, 19.5%, 55.7%

HSV

305.5, 26.8%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 26.8%, 2.4%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.6297 0.078 329.6

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: #A478A0;
color: #A478A0;
border-color: #A478A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

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 #A478A0?

RGB(164, 120, 160) · HSL(305.5, 19.5%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 26.8%, 2.4%, 35.7%)

Does #A478A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A478A0?

Use 000000 text on a #A478A0 background; contrast on black is 5.77:1.