#A42BA2

#A42BA2

Color Values

HEX

#A42BA2

RGB

164, 43, 162

HSL

301.0, 58.5%, 40.6%

HSV

301.0, 73.8%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.8%, 1.2%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.5232 0.2035 328.7

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: #A42BA2;
color: #A42BA2;
border-color: #A42BA2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42BA2?

RGB(164, 43, 162) · HSL(301.0, 58.5%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.8%, 1.2%, 35.7%)

Does #A42BA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42BA2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42BA2 background; contrast on black is 3.45:1.