#A6979F

#A6979F

Overview

#A6979F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 166, 151, 159, in HSL 328.0°, 7.8%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.0%, 4.2%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 9022 Pearl Light Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#A6979F

RGB

166, 151, 159

HSL

328.0, 7.8%, 62.2%

HSV

328.0, 9.0%, 65.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 4.2%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.6919 0.0209 344.2

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: #A6979F;
color: #A6979F;
border-color: #A6979F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.55:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A6979F?

RGB(166, 151, 159) · HSL(328.0, 7.8%, 62.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.0%, 4.2%, 34.9%)

Does #A6979F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.78:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A6979F?

Use 000000 text on a #A6979F background; contrast on black is 7.55:1.