#A508A9

#A508A9

Overview

#A508A9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 8, 169, in HSL 298.5°, 91.0%, 34.7%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A508A9

RGB

165, 8, 169

HSL

298.5, 91.0%, 34.7%

HSV

298.5, 95.3%, 66.3%

CMYK

2.4%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5112 0.2327 327.0

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: #A508A9;
color: #A508A9;
border-color: #A508A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A508A9?

RGB(165, 8, 169) · HSL(298.5, 91.0%, 34.7%) · CMYK(2.4%, 95.3%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #A508A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.55:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A508A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A508A9 background; contrast on black is 3.21:1.