#A8248C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8248C?

RGB(168, 36, 140), HSL(312.7, 64.7%, 40.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.6%, 16.7%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8248C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.37:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8248C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 36, 140, in HSL 312.7°, 64.7%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.6%, 16.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8248C

RGB

168, 36, 140

HSL

312.7, 64.7%, 40.0%

HSV

312.7, 78.6%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.6%, 16.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5122 0.1969 338.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.