#A242A2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A242A2?

RGB(162, 66, 162), HSL(300.0, 42.1%, 44.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%).

Q: Does #A242A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.47:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A242A2 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 66, 162, in HSL 300.0°, 42.1%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A242A2

RGB

162, 66, 162

HSL

300.0, 42.1%, 44.7%

HSV

300.0, 59.3%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5437 0.1729 327.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.