#A1237E

#A1237E

Color Values

HEX

#A1237E

RGB

161, 35, 126

HSL

316.7, 64.3%, 38.4%

HSV

316.7, 78.3%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.3%, 21.7%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.4931 0.1847 341.9

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: #A1237E;
color: #A1237E;
border-color: #A1237E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1237E?

RGB(161, 35, 126) · HSL(316.7, 64.3%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.3%, 21.7%, 36.9%)

Does #A1237E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.87:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A1237E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A1237E background; contrast on black is 3.06:1.