#A23C9F

#A23C9F

Overview

#A23C9F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 60, 159, in HSL 301.8°, 45.9%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 63.0%, 1.9%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A23C9F

RGB

162, 60, 159

HSL

301.8, 45.9%, 43.5%

HSV

301.8, 63.0%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.0%, 1.9%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5351 0.179 328.9

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: #A23C9F;
color: #A23C9F;
border-color: #A23C9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A23C9F?

RGB(162, 60, 159) · HSL(301.8, 45.9%, 43.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.0%, 1.9%, 36.5%)

Does #A23C9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A23C9F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A23C9F background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.