#A040AC

#A040AC

Color Values

HEX

#A040AC

RGB

160, 64, 172

HSL

293.3, 45.8%, 46.3%

HSV

293.3, 62.8%, 67.5%

CMYK

7.0%, 62.8%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.5441 0.1837 323.1

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: #A040AC;
color: #A040AC;
border-color: #A040AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A040AC?

RGB(160, 64, 172) · HSL(293.3, 45.8%, 46.3%) · CMYK(7.0%, 62.8%, 0.0%, 32.5%)

Does #A040AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A040AC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A040AC background; contrast on black is 3.82:1.