#A542AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A542AD?

RGB(165, 66, 173), HSL(295.5, 44.8%, 46.9%), CMYK(4.6%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #A542AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A542AD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 66, 173, in HSL 295.5°, 44.8%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 4.6%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A542AD

RGB

165, 66, 173

HSL

295.5, 44.8%, 46.9%

HSV

295.5, 61.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

4.6%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5539 0.1843 324.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.