#A5859C

#A5859C

Overview

#A5859C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 165, 133, 156, in HSL 316.9°, 15.1%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.4%, 5.5%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5859C

RGB

165, 133, 156

HSL

316.9, 15.1%, 58.4%

HSV

316.9, 19.4%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.4%, 5.5%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.654 0.0505 336.4

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: #A5859C;
color: #A5859C;
border-color: #A5859C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5859C?

RGB(165, 133, 156) · HSL(316.9, 15.1%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.4%, 5.5%, 35.3%)

Does #A5859C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5859C?

Use 000000 text on a #A5859C background; contrast on black is 6.43:1.