#A0288E

#A0288E

Overview

#A0288E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 160, 40, 142, in HSL 309.0°, 60.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 11.2%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A0288E

RGB

160, 40, 142

HSL

309.0, 60.0%, 39.2%

HSV

309.0, 75.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 11.2%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5035 0.1897 334.9

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: #A0288E;
color: #A0288E;
border-color: #A0288E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A0288E?

RGB(160, 40, 142) · HSL(309.0, 60.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 11.2%, 37.3%)

Does #A0288E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A0288E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A0288E background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.