#A8277D

#A8277D

Overview

#A8277D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 39, 125, in HSL 320.0Β°, 62.3%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.8%, 25.6%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8277D

RGB

168, 39, 125

HSL

320.0, 62.3%, 40.6%

HSV

320.0, 76.8%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.8%, 25.6%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5073 0.1845 344.9

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: #A8277D;
color: #A8277D;
border-color: #A8277D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8277D?

RGB(168, 39, 125) · HSL(320.0, 62.3%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.8%, 25.6%, 34.1%)

Does #A8277D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8277D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8277D background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.