#A8599F

#A8599F

Color Values

HEX

#A8599F

RGB

168, 89, 159

HSL

306.8, 31.2%, 50.4%

HSV

306.8, 47.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.0%, 5.4%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5816 0.1368 331.5

Properties

Warm Light 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: #A8599F;
color: #A8599F;
border-color: #A8599F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8599F?

RGB(168, 89, 159) · HSL(306.8, 31.2%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.0%, 5.4%, 34.1%)

Does #A8599F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8599F?

Use 000000 text on a #A8599F background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.