#A96AB3

#A96AB3

Overview

#A96AB3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 106, 179, in HSL 291.8°, 32.4%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 5.6%, 40.8%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A96AB3

RGB

169, 106, 179

HSL

291.8, 32.4%, 55.9%

HSV

291.8, 40.8%, 70.2%

CMYK

5.6%, 40.8%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6188 0.1272 321.9

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: #A96AB3;
color: #A96AB3;
border-color: #A96AB3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A96AB3?

RGB(169, 106, 179) · HSL(291.8, 32.4%, 55.9%) · CMYK(5.6%, 40.8%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #A96AB3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.89:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A96AB3?

Use 000000 text on a #A96AB3 background; contrast on black is 5.4:1.