#A42EBA

#A42EBA

Overview

#A42EBA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 164, 46, 186, in HSL 290.6Β°, 60.3%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 11.8%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A42EBA

RGB

164, 46, 186

HSL

290.6, 60.3%, 45.5%

HSV

290.6, 75.3%, 72.9%

CMYK

11.8%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5404 0.2196 320.8

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: #A42EBA;
color: #A42EBA;
border-color: #A42EBA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A42EBA?

RGB(164, 46, 186) · HSL(290.6, 60.3%, 45.5%) · CMYK(11.8%, 75.3%, 0.0%, 27.1%)

Does #A42EBA meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.71:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A42EBA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A42EBA background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.