#A55696

#A55696

Overview

#A55696 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 86, 150, in HSL 311.4°, 31.5%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.9%, 9.1%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#A55696

RGB

165, 86, 150

HSL

311.4, 31.5%, 49.2%

HSV

311.4, 47.9%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.9%, 9.1%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5692 0.1319 334.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #A55696;
color: #A55696;
border-color: #A55696;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A55696?

RGB(165, 86, 150) · HSL(311.4, 31.5%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.9%, 9.1%, 35.3%)

Does #A55696 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A55696?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A55696 background; contrast on black is 4.37:1.