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#A42E9F
Overview
#A42E9F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 46, 159, in HSL 302.5°, 56.2%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.0%, 3.0%, 35.7%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.
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Color Values
#A42E9F
164, 46, 159
302.5, 56.2%, 41.2%
302.5, 72.0%, 64.3%
0.0%, 72.0%, 3.0%, 35.7%
0.5241 0.1979 329.8
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: #A42E9F;
color: #A42E9F;
border-color: #A42E9F;
Fuchsia 800
#86198F
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
6.05:1
Text on black
3.47:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42E9F?
RGB(164, 46, 159) · HSL(302.5, 56.2%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.0%, 3.0%, 35.7%)
Does #A42E9F meet WCAG contrast on white?
6.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A42E9F?
Use FFFFFF text on a #A42E9F background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.