#A855B5

#A855B5

Color Values

HEX

#A855B5

RGB

168, 85, 181

HSL

291.9, 39.3%, 52.2%

HSV

291.9, 53.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

7.2%, 53.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.5866 0.1645 322.1

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: #A855B5;
color: #A855B5;
border-color: #A855B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A855B5?

RGB(168, 85, 181) · HSL(291.9, 39.3%, 52.2%) · CMYK(7.2%, 53.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #A855B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A855B5?

Use 000000 text on a #A855B5 background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.