#A859AD

#A859AD

Color Values

HEX

#A859AD

RGB

168, 89, 173

HSL

296.4, 33.9%, 51.4%

HSV

296.4, 48.6%, 67.8%

CMYK

2.9%, 48.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5882 0.15 325.0

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: #A859AD;
color: #A859AD;
border-color: #A859AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A859AD?

RGB(168, 89, 173) · HSL(296.4, 33.9%, 51.4%) · CMYK(2.9%, 48.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A859AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A859AD?

Use 000000 text on a #A859AD background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.