#A9799E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9799E?

RGB(169, 121, 158), HSL(313.7, 21.8%, 56.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.4%, 6.5%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9799E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9799E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 169, 121, 158, in HSL 313.7°, 21.8%, 56.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.4%, 6.5%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9799E

RGB

169, 121, 158

HSL

313.7, 21.8%, 56.9%

HSV

313.7, 28.4%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.4%, 6.5%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.6361 0.0783 334.9

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.