#A8379B

#A8379B

Overview

#A8379B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 55, 155, in HSL 306.9°, 50.7%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.3%, 7.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8379B

RGB

168, 55, 155

HSL

306.9, 50.7%, 43.7%

HSV

306.9, 67.3%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.3%, 7.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5364 0.186 332.8

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: #A8379B;
color: #A8379B;
border-color: #A8379B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8379B?

RGB(168, 55, 155) · HSL(306.9, 50.7%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.3%, 7.7%, 34.1%)

Does #A8379B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8379B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8379B background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.