#A8558C

#A8558C

Overview

#A8558C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 85, 140, in HSL 320.2°, 32.8%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.4%, 16.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8558C

RGB

168, 85, 140

HSL

320.2, 32.8%, 49.6%

HSV

320.2, 49.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.4%, 16.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5675 0.1281 341.7

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: #A8558C;
color: #A8558C;
border-color: #A8558C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8558C?

RGB(168, 85, 140) · HSL(320.2, 32.8%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.4%, 16.7%, 34.1%)

Does #A8558C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8558C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8558C background; contrast on black is 4.34:1.