#A5148C

#A5148C

Overview

#A5148C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 20, 140, in HSL 310.3°, 78.4%, 36.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5148C

RGB

165, 20, 140

HSL

310.3, 78.4%, 36.3%

HSV

310.3, 87.9%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.498 0.2078 337.1

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: #A5148C;
color: #A5148C;
border-color: #A5148C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5148C?

RGB(165, 20, 140) · HSL(310.3, 78.4%, 36.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.9%, 15.2%, 35.3%)

Does #A5148C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5148C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A5148C background; contrast on black is 3.08:1.