#A237A9

#A237A9

Color Values

HEX

#A237A9

RGB

162, 55, 169

HSL

296.3, 50.9%, 43.9%

HSV

296.3, 67.5%, 66.3%

CMYK

4.1%, 67.5%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5354 0.1941 325.3

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: #A237A9;
color: #A237A9;
border-color: #A237A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A237A9?

RGB(162, 55, 169) · HSL(296.3, 50.9%, 43.9%) · CMYK(4.1%, 67.5%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A237A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A237A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A237A9 background; contrast on black is 3.66:1.