#A8196C

#A8196C

Overview

#A8196C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 25, 108, in HSL 325.2°, 74.1%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.1%, 35.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8196C

RGB

168, 25, 108

HSL

325.2, 74.1%, 37.8%

HSV

325.2, 85.1%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.1%, 35.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.4907 0.188 351.8

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: #A8196C;
color: #A8196C;
border-color: #A8196C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8196C?

RGB(168, 25, 108) · HSL(325.2, 74.1%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.1%, 35.7%, 34.1%)

Does #A8196C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8196C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8196C background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.