#A138A2

#A138A2

Overview

#A138A2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 56, 162, in HSL 299.4°, 48.6%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 65.4%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A138A2

RGB

161, 56, 162

HSL

299.4, 48.6%, 42.7%

HSV

299.4, 65.4%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.6%, 65.4%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.531 0.1864 327.4

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: #A138A2;
color: #A138A2;
border-color: #A138A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A138A2?

RGB(161, 56, 162) · HSL(299.4, 48.6%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.6%, 65.4%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #A138A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A138A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A138A2 background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.