#A996AB
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#A996AB
Color Values
#A996AB
169, 150, 171
294.3, 11.1%, 62.9%
294.3, 12.3%, 67.1%
1.2%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 32.9%
0.6965 0.0371 323.0
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: #A996AB;
color: #A996AB;
border-color: #A996AB;
Zinc 400
#A1A1AA
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.75:1
Text on black
7.64:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A996AB?
RGB(169, 150, 171) · HSL(294.3, 11.1%, 62.9%) · CMYK(1.2%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 32.9%)
Does #A996AB meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A996AB?
Use 000000 text on a #A996AB background; contrast on black is 7.64:1.