#A96EB1

#A96EB1

Overview

#A96EB1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 110, 177, in HSL 292.8°, 30.0%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 37.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A96EB1

RGB

169, 110, 177

HSL

292.8, 30.0%, 56.3%

HSV

292.8, 37.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

4.5%, 37.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6245 0.1179 322.6

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: #A96EB1;
color: #A96EB1;
border-color: #A96EB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A96EB1?

RGB(169, 110, 177) · HSL(292.8, 30.0%, 56.3%) · CMYK(4.5%, 37.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%)

Does #A96EB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.78:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A96EB1?

Use 000000 text on a #A96EB1 background; contrast on black is 5.55:1.