#A842AB

#A842AB

Overview

#A842AB is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 66, 171, in HSL 298.3°, 44.3%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 1.8%, 61.4%, 0.0%, 32.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#A842AB

RGB

168, 66, 171

HSL

298.3, 44.3%, 46.5%

HSV

298.3, 61.4%, 67.1%

CMYK

1.8%, 61.4%, 0.0%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.5569 0.1842 326.6

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: #A842AB;
color: #A842AB;
border-color: #A842AB;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A842AB?

RGB(168, 66, 171) · HSL(298.3, 44.3%, 46.5%) · CMYK(1.8%, 61.4%, 0.0%, 32.9%)

Does #A842AB meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A842AB?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A842AB background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.