#A242AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A242AE?

RGB(162, 66, 174), HSL(293.3, 45.0%, 47.1%), CMYK(6.9%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #A242AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.35:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A242AE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 66, 174, in HSL 293.3°, 45.0%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 6.9%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A242AE

RGB

162, 66, 174

HSL

293.3, 45.0%, 47.1%

HSV

293.3, 62.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

6.9%, 62.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5503 0.1837 323.1

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.