#A255AD

#A255AD

Color Values

HEX

#A255AD

RGB

162, 85, 173

HSL

292.5, 34.9%, 50.6%

HSV

292.5, 50.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

6.4%, 50.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5749 0.1532 322.5

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: #A255AD;
color: #A255AD;
border-color: #A255AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A255AD?

RGB(162, 85, 173) · HSL(292.5, 34.9%, 50.6%) · CMYK(6.4%, 50.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A255AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A255AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A255AD background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.