#A8608B

#A8608B

Overview

#A8608B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 168, 96, 139, in HSL 324.2°, 29.3%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.9%, 17.3%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8608B

RGB

168, 96, 139

HSL

324.2, 29.3%, 51.8%

HSV

324.2, 42.9%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.9%, 17.3%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5843 0.108 344.3

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: #A8608B;
color: #A8608B;
border-color: #A8608B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8608B?

RGB(168, 96, 139) · HSL(324.2, 29.3%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.9%, 17.3%, 34.1%)

Does #A8608B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A8608B?

Use 000000 text on a #A8608B background; contrast on black is 4.71:1.