#A8909D

#A8909D

Overview

#A8909D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 168, 144, 157, in HSL 327.5°, 12.1%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 14.3%, 6.5%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8909D

RGB

168, 144, 157

HSL

327.5, 12.1%, 61.2%

HSV

327.5, 14.3%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.3%, 6.5%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6789 0.0339 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: #A8909D;
color: #A8909D;
border-color: #A8909D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8909D?

RGB(168, 144, 157) · HSL(327.5, 12.1%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 14.3%, 6.5%, 34.1%)

Does #A8909D meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.94:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8909D?

Use 000000 text on a #A8909D background; contrast on black is 7.14:1.