#A8579C

#A8579C

Color Values

HEX

#A8579C

RGB

168, 87, 156

HSL

308.9, 31.8%, 50.0%

HSV

308.9, 48.2%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.2%, 7.1%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5773 0.1376 333.0

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: #A8579C;
color: #A8579C;
border-color: #A8579C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8579C?

RGB(168, 87, 156) · HSL(308.9, 31.8%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.2%, 7.1%, 34.1%)

Does #A8579C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8579C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A8579C background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.