#A9099C

#A9099C

Overview

#A9099C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 9, 156, in HSL 304.9°, 89.9%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 94.7%, 7.7%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9099C

RGB

169, 9, 156

HSL

304.9, 89.9%, 34.9%

HSV

304.9, 94.7%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 94.7%, 7.7%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.51 0.2252 332.6

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: #A9099C;
color: #A9099C;
border-color: #A9099C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9099C?

RGB(169, 9, 156) · HSL(304.9, 89.9%, 34.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 94.7%, 7.7%, 33.7%)

Does #A9099C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9099C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A9099C background; contrast on black is 3.21:1.