#A991AD

#A991AD

Overview

#A991AD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 145, 173, in HSL 291.4°, 14.6%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 2.3%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A991AD

RGB

169, 145, 173

HSL

291.4, 14.6%, 62.4%

HSV

291.4, 16.2%, 67.8%

CMYK

2.3%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6873 0.0487 321.5

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: #A991AD;
color: #A991AD;
border-color: #A991AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.34:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A991AD?

RGB(169, 145, 173) · HSL(291.4, 14.6%, 62.4%) · CMYK(2.3%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A991AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.86:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A991AD?

Use 000000 text on a #A991AD background; contrast on black is 7.34:1.