#A0179C

#A0179C

Overview

#A0179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 160, 23, 156, in HSL 301.8°, 74.9%, 35.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.6%, 2.5%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A0179C

RGB

160, 23, 156

HSL

301.8, 74.9%, 35.9%

HSV

301.8, 85.6%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.6%, 2.5%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5003 0.2145 329.6

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: #A0179C;
color: #A0179C;
border-color: #A0179C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.78:1

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 #A0179C?

RGB(160, 23, 156) · HSL(301.8, 74.9%, 35.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.6%, 2.5%, 37.3%)

Does #A0179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A0179C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A0179C background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.