#A8286C

#A8286C

Color Values

HEX

#A8286C

RGB

168, 40, 108

HSL

328.1, 61.5%, 40.8%

HSV

328.1, 76.2%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.2%, 35.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5011 0.1744 353.0

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: #A8286C;
color: #A8286C;
border-color: #A8286C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8286C?

RGB(168, 40, 108) · HSL(328.1, 61.5%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.2%, 35.7%, 34.1%)

Does #A8286C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8286C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8286C background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.