#A42872

#A42872

Color Values

HEX

#A42872

RGB

164, 40, 114

HSL

324.2, 60.8%, 40.0%

HSV

324.2, 75.6%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.6%, 30.5%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.4968 0.1744 348.8

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: #A42872;
color: #A42872;
border-color: #A42872;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42872?

RGB(164, 40, 114) · HSL(324.2, 60.8%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.6%, 30.5%, 35.7%)

Does #A42872 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42872?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42872 background; contrast on black is 3.13:1.