#A85599

#A85599

Color Values

HEX

#A85599

RGB

168, 85, 153

HSL

310.8, 32.8%, 49.6%

HSV

310.8, 49.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.4%, 8.9%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.573 0.1385 334.4

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: #A85599;
color: #A85599;
border-color: #A85599;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A85599?

RGB(168, 85, 153) · HSL(310.8, 32.8%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.4%, 8.9%, 34.1%)

Does #A85599 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A85599?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A85599 background; contrast on black is 4.42:1.