#A978B2

#A978B2

Overview

#A978B2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 120, 178, in HSL 290.7°, 27.4%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 5.1%, 32.6%, 0.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#A978B2

RGB

169, 120, 178

HSL

290.7, 27.4%, 58.4%

HSV

290.7, 32.6%, 69.8%

CMYK

5.1%, 32.6%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6423 0.1008 321.2

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: #A978B2;
color: #A978B2;
border-color: #A978B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A978B2?

RGB(169, 120, 178) · HSL(290.7, 27.4%, 58.4%) · CMYK(5.1%, 32.6%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #A978B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A978B2?

Use 000000 text on a #A978B2 background; contrast on black is 6.02:1.