#A83998

#A83998

Overview

#A83998 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 57, 152, in HSL 308.6°, 49.3%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.1%, 9.5%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A83998

RGB

168, 57, 152

HSL

308.6, 49.3%, 44.1%

HSV

308.6, 66.1%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.1%, 9.5%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5369 0.1811 334.0

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: #A83998;
color: #A83998;
border-color: #A83998;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.7:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A83998?

RGB(168, 57, 152) · HSL(308.6, 49.3%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.1%, 9.5%, 34.1%)

Does #A83998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A83998?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A83998 background; contrast on black is 3.7:1.