Ponderous Brook Since Measuring

#a256a6 RGB(162,86,166)

About this color

Ponderous Brook Since Measuring presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate magenta shade, sitting at #a256a6 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#a256a6RGB(162, 86, 166)

HSL 297° · 32% saturation · 49% lightness

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Psychology

Magenta at medium lightness is one of the most assertive hues — it demands attention and resists blending into backgrounds.

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History

Fuchsine and its relatives, the first aniline dyes, triggered a Victorian fashion craze for bright synthetic colours that natural dyes could never match.

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Design use

At medium lightness, this magenta is flexible enough to serve as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this magenta with deep forest green for bold contrast, or with pale pink and warm ivory for a palette of refined intensity.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Ponderous Brook Since Measuring
HEX
#a256a6
RGB
rgb(162,86,166)
RGB%
rgb(63.5%,33.7%,65.1%)
HSL
hsl(297,32%,49%)
HSV
hsv(297,48%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,48,0,35)
LAB
lab(48,43,-30)
LCH
lch(48,52,325)
sRGB
(0.635,0.337,0.651)
HEX8
#a256a6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
162086166

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
32%
Hue
297°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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