#A8488E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8488E?

RGB(168, 72, 142), HSL(316.2, 40.0%, 47.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 57.1%, 15.5%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8488E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 72, 142, in HSL 316.2°, 40.0%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.1%, 15.5%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8488E

RGB

168, 72, 142

HSL

316.2, 40.0%, 47.1%

HSV

316.2, 57.1%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.1%, 15.5%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.55 0.1513 339.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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.