#A9889F

#A9889F

Overview

#A9889F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 169, 136, 159, in HSL 318.2°, 16.1%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.5%, 5.9%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9889F

RGB

169, 136, 159

HSL

318.2, 16.1%, 59.8%

HSV

318.2, 19.5%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.5%, 5.9%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.6648 0.0512 337.4

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: #A9889F;
color: #A9889F;
border-color: #A9889F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9889F?

RGB(169, 136, 159) · HSL(318.2, 16.1%, 59.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.5%, 5.9%, 33.7%)

Does #A9889F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9889F?

Use 000000 text on a #A9889F background; contrast on black is 6.71:1.