#A42BA1

#A42BA1

Overview

#A42BA1 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 43, 161, in HSL 301.5°, 58.5%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.8%, 1.8%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A42BA1

RGB

164, 43, 161

HSL

301.5, 58.5%, 40.6%

HSV

301.5, 73.8%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.8%, 1.8%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.5227 0.2027 329.1

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: #A42BA1;
color: #A42BA1;
border-color: #A42BA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42BA1?

RGB(164, 43, 161) · HSL(301.5, 58.5%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.8%, 1.8%, 35.7%)

Does #A42BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42BA1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42BA1 background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.