#A509C3

#A509C3

Overview

#A509C3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 9, 195, in HSL 290.3°, 91.2%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 15.4%, 95.4%, 0.0%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A509C3

RGB

165, 9, 195

HSL

290.3, 91.2%, 40.0%

HSV

290.3, 95.4%, 76.5%

CMYK

15.4%, 95.4%, 0.0%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.5292 0.2508 319.4

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: #A509C3;
color: #A509C3;
border-color: #A509C3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A509C3?

RGB(165, 9, 195) · HSL(290.3, 91.2%, 40.0%) · CMYK(15.4%, 95.4%, 0.0%, 23.5%)

Does #A509C3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A509C3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A509C3 background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.