#A9779D

#A9779D

Overview

#A9779D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 169, 119, 157, in HSL 314.4°, 22.5%, 56.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.6%, 7.1%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9779D

RGB

169, 119, 157

HSL

314.4, 22.5%, 56.5%

HSV

314.4, 29.6%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.6%, 7.1%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.6321 0.0811 335.5

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: #A9779D;
color: #A9779D;
border-color: #A9779D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9779D?

RGB(169, 119, 157) · HSL(314.4, 22.5%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.6%, 7.1%, 33.7%)

Does #A9779D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9779D?

Use 000000 text on a #A9779D background; contrast on black is 5.81:1.