#A8709C

#A8709C

Overview

#A8709C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 168, 112, 156, in HSL 312.9°, 24.3%, 54.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 33.3%, 7.1%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8709C

RGB

168, 112, 156

HSL

312.9, 24.3%, 54.9%

HSV

312.9, 33.3%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.3%, 7.1%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6181 0.0924 334.7

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: #A8709C;
color: #A8709C;
border-color: #A8709C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8709C?

RGB(168, 112, 156) · HSL(312.9, 24.3%, 54.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.3%, 7.1%, 34.1%)

Does #A8709C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8709C?

Use 000000 text on a #A8709C background; contrast on black is 5.46:1.