#A6959F

#A6959F

Overview

#A6959F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 166, 149, 159, in HSL 324.7°, 8.7%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 10.2%, 4.2%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A6959F

RGB

166, 149, 159

HSL

324.7, 8.7%, 61.8%

HSV

324.7, 10.2%, 65.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.2%, 4.2%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.6878 0.0245 341.6

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: #A6959F;
color: #A6959F;
border-color: #A6959F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A6959F?

RGB(166, 149, 159) · HSL(324.7, 8.7%, 61.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.2%, 4.2%, 34.9%)

Does #A6959F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A6959F?

Use 000000 text on a #A6959F background; contrast on black is 7.42:1.