#A855A8

#A855A8

Overview

#A855A8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 85, 168, in HSL 300.0°, 32.8%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A855A8

RGB

168, 85, 168

HSL

300.0, 32.8%, 49.6%

HSV

300.0, 49.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.58 0.1519 327.3

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: #A855A8;
color: #A855A8;
border-color: #A855A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A855A8?

RGB(168, 85, 168) · HSL(300.0, 32.8%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #A855A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A855A8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A855A8 background; contrast on black is 4.53:1.