#A56FA5

#A56FA5

Overview

#A56FA5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 165, 111, 165, in HSL 300.0°, 23.1%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#A56FA5

RGB

165, 111, 165

HSL

300.0, 23.1%, 54.1%

HSV

300.0, 32.7%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6166 0.1007 326.7

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: #A56FA5;
color: #A56FA5;
border-color: #A56FA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A56FA5?

RGB(165, 111, 165) · HSL(300.0, 23.1%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A56FA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A56FA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A56FA5 background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.