#A2579B

#A2579B

Overview

#A2579B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 162, 87, 155, in HSL 305.6°, 30.1%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 46.3%, 4.3%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A2579B

RGB

162, 87, 155

HSL

305.6, 30.1%, 48.8%

HSV

305.6, 46.3%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.3%, 4.3%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5691 0.1323 330.7

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: #A2579B;
color: #A2579B;
border-color: #A2579B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A2579B?

RGB(162, 87, 155) · HSL(305.6, 30.1%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.3%, 4.3%, 36.5%)

Does #A2579B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A2579B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A2579B background; contrast on black is 4.37:1.