#A42BAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42BAE?

RGB(164, 43, 174), HSL(295.4, 60.4%, 42.5%), CMYK(5.7%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #A42BAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A42BAE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 43, 174, in HSL 295.4°, 60.4%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 5.7%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A42BAE

RGB

164, 43, 174

HSL

295.4, 60.4%, 42.5%

HSV

295.4, 75.3%, 68.2%

CMYK

5.7%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5304 0.2129 324.6

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.