#A996AC

#A996AC

Color Values

HEX

#A996AC

RGB

169, 150, 172

HSL

291.8, 11.7%, 63.1%

HSV

291.8, 12.8%, 67.5%

CMYK

1.7%, 12.8%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.6968 0.0383 321.6

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: #A996AC;
color: #A996AC;
border-color: #A996AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.65:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A996AC?

RGB(169, 150, 172) · HSL(291.8, 11.7%, 63.1%) · CMYK(1.7%, 12.8%, 0.0%, 32.5%)

Does #A996AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A996AC?

Use 000000 text on a #A996AC background; contrast on black is 7.65:1.