#A8338A

#A8338A

Overview

#A8338A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 51, 138, in HSL 315.4Β°, 53.4%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.6%, 17.9%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8338A

RGB

168, 51, 138

HSL

315.4, 53.4%, 42.9%

HSV

315.4, 69.6%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.6%, 17.9%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.524 0.1788 339.8

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: #A8338A;
color: #A8338A;
border-color: #A8338A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8338A?

RGB(168, 51, 138) · HSL(315.4, 53.4%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.6%, 17.9%, 34.1%)

Does #A8338A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8338A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8338A background; contrast on black is 3.51:1.