#A8239D

#A8239D

Color Values

HEX

#A8239D

RGB

168, 35, 157

HSL

305.0, 65.5%, 39.8%

HSV

305.0, 79.2%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.2%, 6.5%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5206 0.2096 331.9

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: #A8239D;
color: #A8239D;
border-color: #A8239D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8239D?

RGB(168, 35, 157) · HSL(305.0, 65.5%, 39.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.2%, 6.5%, 34.1%)

Does #A8239D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8239D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8239D background; contrast on black is 3.39:1.