#A0409B

#A0409B

Overview

#A0409B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 160, 64, 155, in HSL 303.1°, 42.9%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.0%, 3.1%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A0409B

RGB

160, 64, 155

HSL

303.1, 42.9%, 43.9%

HSV

303.1, 60.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.0%, 3.1%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5348 0.1686 329.7

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: #A0409B;
color: #A0409B;
border-color: #A0409B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A0409B?

RGB(160, 64, 155) · HSL(303.1, 42.9%, 43.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.0%, 3.1%, 37.3%)

Does #A0409B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A0409B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A0409B background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.