#A740AD

#A740AD

Overview

#A740AD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 167, 64, 173, in HSL 296.7°, 46.0%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A740AD

RGB

167, 64, 173

HSL

296.7, 46.0%, 46.5%

HSV

296.7, 63.0%, 67.8%

CMYK

3.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5543 0.1882 325.5

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: #A740AD;
color: #A740AD;
border-color: #A740AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A740AD?

RGB(167, 64, 173) · HSL(296.7, 46.0%, 46.5%) · CMYK(3.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A740AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A740AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A740AD background; contrast on black is 3.98:1.