#A5278E

#A5278E

Color Values

HEX

#A5278E

RGB

165, 39, 142

HSL

311.0, 61.8%, 40.0%

HSV

311.0, 76.4%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.4%, 13.9%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5106 0.1936 336.7

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: #A5278E;
color: #A5278E;
border-color: #A5278E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5278E?

RGB(165, 39, 142) · HSL(311.0, 61.8%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.4%, 13.9%, 35.3%)

Does #A5278E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5278E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A5278E background; contrast on black is 3.28:1.