#A85594

#A85594

Color Values

HEX

#A85594

RGB

168, 85, 148

HSL

314.5, 32.8%, 49.6%

HSV

314.5, 49.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.4%, 11.9%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5708 0.1343 337.1

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: #A85594;
color: #A85594;
border-color: #A85594;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A85594?

RGB(168, 85, 148) · HSL(314.5, 32.8%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.4%, 11.9%, 34.1%)

Does #A85594 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A85594?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A85594 background; contrast on black is 4.39:1.