#A5236C

#A5236C

Overview

#A5236C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 35, 108, in HSL 326.3°, 65.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.8%, 34.5%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4006 Traffic Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5236C

RGB

165, 35, 108

HSL

326.3, 65.0%, 39.2%

HSV

326.3, 78.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.8%, 34.5%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.492 0.1773 351.6

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: #A5236C;
color: #A5236C;
border-color: #A5236C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5236C?

RGB(165, 35, 108) · HSL(326.3, 65.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.8%, 34.5%, 35.3%)

Does #A5236C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.87:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5236C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A5236C background; contrast on black is 3.06:1.