#A8249A

#A8249A

Color Values

HEX

#A8249A

RGB

168, 36, 154

HSL

306.4, 64.7%, 40.0%

HSV

306.4, 78.6%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.6%, 8.3%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5196 0.2065 333.0

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: #A8249A;
color: #A8249A;
border-color: #A8249A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8249A?

RGB(168, 36, 154) · HSL(306.4, 64.7%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.6%, 8.3%, 34.1%)

Does #A8249A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8249A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8249A background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.