#A9799B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9799B?

RGB(169, 121, 155), HSL(317.5, 21.8%, 56.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.4%, 8.3%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9799B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.56:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9799B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 169, 121, 155, in HSL 317.5°, 21.8%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.4%, 8.3%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9799B

RGB

169, 121, 155

HSL

317.5, 21.8%, 56.9%

HSV

317.5, 28.4%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.4%, 8.3%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.635 0.0756 337.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 4

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.