#A8397C

#A8397C

Color Values

HEX

#A8397C

RGB

168, 57, 124

HSL

323.8, 49.3%, 44.1%

HSV

323.8, 66.1%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.1%, 26.2%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5241 0.1618 346.9

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: #A8397C;
color: #A8397C;
border-color: #A8397C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8397C?

RGB(168, 57, 124) · HSL(323.8, 49.3%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.1%, 26.2%, 34.1%)

Does #A8397C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8397C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8397C background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.