#A242AA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A242AA?

RGB(162, 66, 170), HSL(295.4, 44.1%, 46.3%), CMYK(4.7%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 33.3%).

Q: Does #A242AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.39:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A242AA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 66, 170, in HSL 295.4°, 44.1%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A242AA

RGB

162, 66, 170

HSL

295.4, 44.1%, 46.3%

HSV

295.4, 61.2%, 66.7%

CMYK

4.7%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5481 0.18 324.6

Properties

Cool 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.