#A8166D

#A8166D

Color Values

HEX

#A8166D

RGB

168, 22, 109

HSL

324.2, 76.8%, 37.3%

HSV

324.2, 86.9%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.9%, 35.1%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.4896 0.1906 351.1

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: #A8166D;
color: #A8166D;
border-color: #A8166D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8166D?

RGB(168, 22, 109) · HSL(324.2, 76.8%, 37.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.9%, 35.1%, 34.1%)

Does #A8166D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8166D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8166D background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.