#A231A8

#A231A8

Overview

#A231A8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 49, 168, in HSL 297.0°, 54.8%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 70.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A231A8

RGB

162, 49, 168

HSL

297.0, 54.8%, 42.5%

HSV

297.0, 70.8%, 65.9%

CMYK

3.6%, 70.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.529 0.2006 325.8

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: #A231A8;
color: #A231A8;
border-color: #A231A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A231A8?

RGB(162, 49, 168) · HSL(297.0, 54.8%, 42.5%) · CMYK(3.6%, 70.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A231A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A231A8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A231A8 background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.