#A8549C

#A8549C

Overview

#A8549C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 84, 156, in HSL 308.6°, 33.3%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 50.0%, 7.1%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8549C

RGB

168, 84, 156

HSL

308.6, 33.3%, 49.4%

HSV

308.6, 50.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.0%, 7.1%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5729 0.1428 332.9

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A8549C;
color: #A8549C;
border-color: #A8549C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8549C?

RGB(168, 84, 156) · HSL(308.6, 33.3%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 7.1%, 34.1%)

Does #A8549C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8549C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8549C background; contrast on black is 4.41:1.