#A237A6

#A237A6

Overview

#A237A6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 55, 166, in HSL 297.8°, 50.2%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A237A6

RGB

162, 55, 166

HSL

297.8, 50.2%, 43.3%

HSV

297.8, 66.9%, 65.1%

CMYK

2.4%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.5336 0.1916 326.4

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: #A237A6;
color: #A237A6;
border-color: #A237A6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A237A6?

RGB(162, 55, 166) · HSL(297.8, 50.2%, 43.3%) · CMYK(2.4%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #A237A6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A237A6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A237A6 background; contrast on black is 3.63:1.