#A495A2

#A495A2

Overview

#A495A2 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 164, 149, 162, in HSL 308.0°, 7.6%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.1%, 1.2%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A495A2

RGB

164, 149, 162

HSL

308.0, 7.6%, 61.4%

HSV

308.0, 9.1%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.1%, 1.2%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.687 0.0255 330.1

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: #A495A2;
color: #A495A2;
border-color: #A495A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A495A2?

RGB(164, 149, 162) · HSL(308.0, 7.6%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.1%, 1.2%, 35.7%)

Does #A495A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A495A2?

Use 000000 text on a #A495A2 background; contrast on black is 7.4:1.