#A42EA6

#A42EA6

Color Values

HEX

#A42EA6

RGB

164, 46, 166

HSL

299.0, 56.6%, 41.6%

HSV

299.0, 72.3%, 65.1%

CMYK

1.2%, 72.3%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.5281 0.2034 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: #A42EA6;
color: #A42EA6;
border-color: #A42EA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42EA6?

RGB(164, 46, 166) · HSL(299.0, 56.6%, 41.6%) · CMYK(1.2%, 72.3%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #A42EA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42EA6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42EA6 background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.