#A279A0

#A279A0

Color Values

HEX

#A279A0

RGB

162, 121, 160

HSL

302.9, 18.1%, 55.5%

HSV

302.9, 25.3%, 63.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.3%, 1.2%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.6294 0.0746 328.0

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: #A279A0;
color: #A279A0;
border-color: #A279A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A279A0?

RGB(162, 121, 160) · HSL(302.9, 18.1%, 55.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.3%, 1.2%, 36.5%)

Does #A279A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A279A0?

Use 000000 text on a #A279A0 background; contrast on black is 5.78:1.