#A8159E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8159E?

RGB(168, 21, 158), HSL(304.1, 77.8%, 37.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.5%, 6.0%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8159E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8159E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 21, 158, in HSL 304.1°, 77.8%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.5%, 6.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8159E

RGB

168, 21, 158

HSL

304.1, 77.8%, 37.1%

HSV

304.1, 87.5%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.5%, 6.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5135 0.2206 331.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.