#A12988

#A12988

Overview

#A12988 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 41, 136, in HSL 312.5°, 59.4%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.5%, 15.5%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A12988

RGB

161, 41, 136

HSL

312.5, 59.4%, 39.6%

HSV

312.5, 74.5%, 63.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.5%, 15.5%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5028 0.1849 337.8

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: #A12988;
color: #A12988;
border-color: #A12988;
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

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A12988?

RGB(161, 41, 136) · HSL(312.5, 59.4%, 39.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.5%, 15.5%, 36.9%)

Does #A12988 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #A12988?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A12988 background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.