#A227A5

#A227A5

Color Values

HEX

#A227A5

RGB

162, 39, 165

HSL

298.6, 61.8%, 40.0%

HSV

298.6, 76.4%, 64.7%

CMYK

1.8%, 76.4%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5188 0.2089 327.0

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: #A227A5;
color: #A227A5;
border-color: #A227A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A227A5?

RGB(162, 39, 165) · HSL(298.6, 61.8%, 40.0%) · CMYK(1.8%, 76.4%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A227A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.23:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A227A5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A227A5 background; contrast on black is 3.37:1.