#A42BA8

#A42BA8

Overview

#A42BA8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 43, 168, in HSL 298.1°, 59.2%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A42BA8

RGB

164, 43, 168

HSL

298.1, 59.2%, 41.4%

HSV

298.1, 74.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

2.4%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5268 0.2082 326.6

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: #A42BA8;
color: #A42BA8;
border-color: #A42BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42BA8?

RGB(164, 43, 168) · HSL(298.1, 59.2%, 41.4%) · CMYK(2.4%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A42BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42BA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42BA8 background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.