#A9799F

#A9799F

Color Values

HEX

#A9799F

RGB

169, 121, 159

HSL

312.5, 21.8%, 56.9%

HSV

312.5, 28.4%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.4%, 5.9%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.6365 0.0792 334.1

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: #A9799F;
color: #A9799F;
border-color: #A9799F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9799F?

RGB(169, 121, 159) · HSL(312.5, 21.8%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.4%, 5.9%, 33.7%)

Does #A9799F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A9799F?

Use 000000 text on a #A9799F background; contrast on black is 5.92:1.