#A85EB4

#A85EB4

Color Values

HEX

#A85EB4

RGB

168, 94, 180

HSL

291.6, 36.4%, 53.7%

HSV

291.6, 47.8%, 70.6%

CMYK

6.7%, 47.8%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5992 0.1486 321.9

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: #A85EB4;
color: #A85EB4;
border-color: #A85EB4;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A85EB4?

RGB(168, 94, 180) · HSL(291.6, 36.4%, 53.7%) · CMYK(6.7%, 47.8%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #A85EB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A85EB4?

Use 000000 text on a #A85EB4 background; contrast on black is 4.93:1.