#A40EAD

#A40EAD

Overview

#A40EAD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 14, 173, in HSL 296.6Β°, 85.0%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 5.2%, 91.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A40EAD

RGB

164, 14, 173

HSL

296.6, 85.0%, 36.7%

HSV

296.6, 91.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

5.2%, 91.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5138 0.233 325.4

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: #A40EAD;
color: #A40EAD;
border-color: #A40EAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A40EAD?

RGB(164, 14, 173) · HSL(296.6, 85.0%, 36.7%) · CMYK(5.2%, 91.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A40EAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.47:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A40EAD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A40EAD background; contrast on black is 3.24:1.