#A142A9

#A142A9

Overview

#A142A9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 66, 169, in HSL 295.3°, 43.8%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A142A9

RGB

161, 66, 169

HSL

295.3, 43.8%, 46.1%

HSV

295.3, 60.9%, 66.3%

CMYK

4.7%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5462 0.1786 324.5

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: #A142A9;
color: #A142A9;
border-color: #A142A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A142A9?

RGB(161, 66, 169) · HSL(295.3, 43.8%, 46.1%) · CMYK(4.7%, 60.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A142A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A142A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A142A9 background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.