#A879B0

#A879B0

Overview

#A879B0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 121, 176, in HSL 291.3°, 25.8%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 31.2%, 0.0%, 31.0%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#A879B0

RGB

168, 121, 176

HSL

291.3, 25.8%, 58.2%

HSV

291.3, 31.2%, 69.0%

CMYK

4.5%, 31.2%, 0.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.6422 0.0961 321.5

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: #A879B0;
color: #A879B0;
border-color: #A879B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A879B0?

RGB(168, 121, 176) · HSL(291.3, 25.8%, 58.2%) · CMYK(4.5%, 31.2%, 0.0%, 31.0%)

Does #A879B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A879B0?

Use 000000 text on a #A879B0 background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.