#A8257D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8257D?

RGB(168, 37, 125), HSL(319.7, 63.9%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 25.6%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8257D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.51:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8257D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 37, 125, in HSL 319.7°, 63.9%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.0%, 25.6%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8257D

RGB

168, 37, 125

HSL

319.7, 63.9%, 40.2%

HSV

319.7, 78.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 25.6%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5058 0.1865 344.8

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.