#A5799C

#A5799C

Overview

#A5799C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 165, 121, 156, in HSL 312.3°, 19.6%, 56.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 26.7%, 5.5%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5799C

RGB

165, 121, 156

HSL

312.3, 19.6%, 56.1%

HSV

312.3, 26.7%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 26.7%, 5.5%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6311 0.073 333.8

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: #A5799C;
color: #A5799C;
border-color: #A5799C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5799C?

RGB(165, 121, 156) · HSL(312.3, 19.6%, 56.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 26.7%, 5.5%, 35.3%)

Does #A5799C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5799C?

Use 000000 text on a #A5799C background; contrast on black is 5.81:1.