#A040AD

#A040AD

Color Values

HEX

#A040AD

RGB

160, 64, 173

HSL

292.8, 46.0%, 46.5%

HSV

292.8, 63.0%, 67.8%

CMYK

7.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5447 0.1846 322.7

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: #A040AD;
color: #A040AD;
border-color: #A040AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A040AD?

RGB(160, 64, 173) · HSL(292.8, 46.0%, 46.5%) · CMYK(7.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A040AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A040AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A040AD background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.