#A55AA5

#A55AA5

Color Values

HEX

#A55AA5

RGB

165, 90, 165

HSL

300.0, 29.4%, 50.0%

HSV

300.0, 45.5%, 64.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.5%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5821 0.1386 327.2

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: #A55AA5;
color: #A55AA5;
border-color: #A55AA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A55AA5?

RGB(165, 90, 165) · HSL(300.0, 29.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.5%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #A55AA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A55AA5?

Use 000000 text on a #A55AA5 background; contrast on black is 4.61:1.