#A8257C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8257C?

RGB(168, 37, 124), HSL(320.2, 63.9%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 26.2%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8257C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.52:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8257C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 37, 124, in HSL 320.2°, 63.9%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.0%, 26.2%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8257C

RGB

168, 37, 124

HSL

320.2, 63.9%, 40.2%

HSV

320.2, 78.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 26.2%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5054 0.1859 345.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.