#A9498E

#A9498E

Overview

#A9498E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 73, 142, in HSL 316.9Β°, 39.7%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.8%, 16.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9498E

RGB

169, 73, 142

HSL

316.9, 39.7%, 47.5%

HSV

316.9, 56.8%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.8%, 16.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5527 0.1505 339.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #A9498E;
color: #A9498E;
border-color: #A9498E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9498E?

RGB(169, 73, 142) · HSL(316.9, 39.7%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.8%, 16.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A9498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9498E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A9498E background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.