#A4237E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A4237E?

RGB(164, 35, 126), HSL(317.7, 64.8%, 39.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.7%, 23.2%, 35.7%).

Q: Does #A4237E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.73:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A4237E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 35, 126, in HSL 317.7°, 64.8%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.7%, 23.2%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A4237E

RGB

164, 35, 126

HSL

317.7, 64.8%, 39.0%

HSV

317.7, 78.7%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.7%, 23.2%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.4981 0.1866 342.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.