#A255AE

#A255AE

Color Values

HEX

#A255AE

RGB

162, 85, 174

HSL

291.9, 35.5%, 50.8%

HSV

291.9, 51.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

6.9%, 51.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5754 0.1542 322.1

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: #A255AE;
color: #A255AE;
border-color: #A255AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A255AE?

RGB(162, 85, 174) · HSL(291.9, 35.5%, 50.8%) · CMYK(6.9%, 51.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #A255AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A255AE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A255AE background; contrast on black is 4.45:1.