#A8599B
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#A8599B
Overview
#A8599B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 89, 155, in HSL 309.9°, 31.2%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.0%, 7.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is Plum.
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Color Values
#A8599B
168, 89, 155
309.9, 31.2%, 50.4%
309.9, 47.0%, 65.9%
0.0%, 47.0%, 7.7%, 34.1%
0.5798 0.1333 333.6
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: #A8599B;
color: #A8599B;
border-color: #A8599B;
Pink 400
#F472B6
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
4.6:1
Text on black
4.57:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8599B?
RGB(168, 89, 155) · HSL(309.9, 31.2%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.0%, 7.7%, 34.1%)
Does #A8599B meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A8599B?
Use FFFFFF text on a #A8599B background; contrast on black is 4.57:1.