#A56D8C

#A56D8C

Overview

#A56D8C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 165, 109, 140, in HSL 326.8°, 23.7%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 33.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A56D8C

RGB

165, 109, 140

HSL

326.8, 23.7%, 53.7%

HSV

326.8, 33.9%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6034 0.0822 345.5

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: #A56D8C;
color: #A56D8C;
border-color: #A56D8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A56D8C?

RGB(165, 109, 140) · HSL(326.8, 23.7%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%)

Does #A56D8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.07:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A56D8C?

Use 000000 text on a #A56D8C background; contrast on black is 5.17:1.