#A8498F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8498F?

RGB(168, 73, 143), HSL(315.8, 39.4%, 47.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.5%, 14.9%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8498F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.23:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8498F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 73, 143, in HSL 315.8°, 39.4%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.5%, 14.9%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8498F

RGB

168, 73, 143

HSL

315.8, 39.4%, 47.3%

HSV

315.8, 56.5%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.5%, 14.9%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5517 0.1504 338.8

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.