#A5237D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5237D?

RGB(165, 35, 125), HSL(318.5, 65.0%, 39.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.8%, 24.2%, 35.3%).

Q: Does #A5237D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.7:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A5237D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 35, 125, in HSL 318.5°, 65.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.8%, 24.2%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5237D

RGB

165, 35, 125

HSL

318.5, 65.0%, 39.2%

HSV

318.5, 78.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.8%, 24.2%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.4993 0.1866 343.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.