#A2178C

#A2178C

Overview

#A2178C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 23, 140, in HSL 309.5°, 75.1%, 36.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A2178C

RGB

162, 23, 140

HSL

309.5, 75.1%, 36.3%

HSV

309.5, 85.8%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.4944 0.2044 336.2

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: #A2178C;
color: #A2178C;
border-color: #A2178C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A2178C?

RGB(162, 23, 140) · HSL(309.5, 75.1%, 36.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.8%, 13.6%, 36.5%)

Does #A2178C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A2178C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A2178C background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.