#A008A9

#A008A9

Overview

#A008A9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 160, 8, 169, in HSL 296.6°, 91.0%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A008A9

RGB

160, 8, 169

HSL

296.6, 91.0%, 34.7%

HSV

296.6, 95.3%, 66.3%

CMYK

5.3%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5032 0.2309 325.4

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: #A008A9;
color: #A008A9;
border-color: #A008A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A008A9?

RGB(160, 8, 169) · HSL(296.6, 91.0%, 34.7%) · CMYK(5.3%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A008A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A008A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A008A9 background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.