#A8266C

#A8266C

Color Values

HEX

#A8266C

RGB

168, 38, 108

HSL

327.7, 63.1%, 40.4%

HSV

327.7, 77.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.4%, 35.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.4995 0.1765 352.8

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: #A8266C;
color: #A8266C;
border-color: #A8266C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8266C?

RGB(168, 38, 108) · HSL(327.7, 63.1%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.4%, 35.7%, 34.1%)

Does #A8266C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8266C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8266C background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.