#A9499D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9499D?

RGB(169, 73, 157), HSL(307.5, 39.7%, 47.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.8%, 7.1%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9499D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 73, 157, in HSL 307.5°, 39.7%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.8%, 7.1%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9499D

RGB

169, 73, 157

HSL

307.5, 39.7%, 47.5%

HSV

307.5, 56.8%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.8%, 7.1%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5596 0.1623 332.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Vivid Violet

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.