#A229B9

#A229B9

Overview

#A229B9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 41, 185, in HSL 290.4°, 63.7%, 44.3%, and in CMYK 12.4%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A229B9

RGB

162, 41, 185

HSL

290.4, 63.7%, 44.3%

HSV

290.4, 77.8%, 72.5%

CMYK

12.4%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.533 0.2229 320.5

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: #A229B9;
color: #A229B9;
border-color: #A229B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A229B9?

RGB(162, 41, 185) · HSL(290.4, 63.7%, 44.3%) · CMYK(12.4%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #A229B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A229B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A229B9 background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.