#A23BA8

#A23BA8

Overview

#A23BA8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 59, 168, in HSL 296.7°, 48.0%, 44.5%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A23BA8

RGB

162, 59, 168

HSL

296.7, 48.0%, 44.5%

HSV

296.7, 64.9%, 65.9%

CMYK

3.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.539 0.188 325.5

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: #A23BA8;
color: #A23BA8;
border-color: #A23BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A23BA8?

RGB(162, 59, 168) · HSL(296.7, 48.0%, 44.5%) · CMYK(3.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A23BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A23BA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A23BA8 background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.