#A596AE

#A596AE

Color Values

HEX

#A596AE

RGB

165, 150, 174

HSL

277.5, 12.9%, 63.5%

HSV

277.5, 13.8%, 68.2%

CMYK

5.2%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.694 0.0385 312.9

Properties

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A596AE;
color: #A596AE;
border-color: #A596AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.57:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A596AE?

RGB(165, 150, 174) · HSL(277.5, 12.9%, 63.5%) · CMYK(5.2%, 13.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #A596AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.77:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A596AE?

Use 000000 text on a #A596AE background; contrast on black is 7.57:1.