#A138B2

#A138B2

Overview

#A138B2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 56, 178, in HSL 291.6°, 52.1%, 45.9%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A138B2

RGB

161, 56, 178

HSL

291.6, 52.1%, 45.9%

HSV

291.6, 68.5%, 69.8%

CMYK

9.6%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5403 0.2002 321.8

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: #A138B2;
color: #A138B2;
border-color: #A138B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A138B2?

RGB(161, 56, 178) · HSL(291.6, 52.1%, 45.9%) · CMYK(9.6%, 68.5%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #A138B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A138B2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A138B2 background; contrast on black is 3.72:1.