#A8479F

#A8479F

Overview

#A8479F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 71, 159, in HSL 305.6°, 40.6%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.7%, 5.4%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8479F

RGB

168, 71, 159

HSL

305.6, 40.6%, 46.9%

HSV

305.6, 57.7%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.7%, 5.4%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5567 0.1664 331.3

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: #A8479F;
color: #A8479F;
border-color: #A8479F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8479F?

RGB(168, 71, 159) · HSL(305.6, 40.6%, 46.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.7%, 5.4%, 34.1%)

Does #A8479F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8479F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8479F background; contrast on black is 4.07:1.