#A495A6

#A495A6

Overview

#A495A6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 164, 149, 166, in HSL 292.9°, 8.7%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A495A6

RGB

164, 149, 166

HSL

292.9, 8.7%, 61.8%

HSV

292.9, 10.2%, 65.1%

CMYK

1.2%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.6883 0.0299 322.2

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: #A495A6;
color: #A495A6;
border-color: #A495A6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.43:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A495A6?

RGB(164, 149, 166) · HSL(292.9, 8.7%, 61.8%) · CMYK(1.2%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #A495A6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A495A6?

Use 000000 text on a #A495A6 background; contrast on black is 7.43:1.