#A42BA6
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#A42BA6
Overview
#A42BA6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 43, 166, in HSL 299.0°, 58.9%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.
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Color Values
#A42BA6
164, 43, 166
299.0, 58.9%, 41.0%
299.0, 74.1%, 65.1%
1.2%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%
0.5256 0.2066 327.3
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: #A42BA6;
color: #A42BA6;
border-color: #A42BA6;
Fuchsia 700
#A21CAF
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
6.04:1
Text on black
3.47:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42BA6?
RGB(164, 43, 166) · HSL(299.0, 58.9%, 41.0%) · CMYK(1.2%, 74.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%)
Does #A42BA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?
6.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A42BA6?
Use FFFFFF text on a #A42BA6 background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.