#A96FAE

#A96FAE

Overview

#A96FAE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 111, 174, in HSL 295.2°, 28.0%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 2.9%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#A96FAE

RGB

169, 111, 174

HSL

295.2, 28.0%, 55.9%

HSV

295.2, 36.2%, 68.2%

CMYK

2.9%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6249 0.1129 324.0

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: #A96FAE;
color: #A96FAE;
border-color: #A96FAE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A96FAE?

RGB(169, 111, 174) · HSL(295.2, 28.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(2.9%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #A96FAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.77:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A96FAE?

Use 000000 text on a #A96FAE background; contrast on black is 5.57:1.