#A868AD

#A868AD

Overview

#A868AD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 104, 173, in HSL 295.7°, 29.6%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 2.9%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A868AD

RGB

168, 104, 173

HSL

295.7, 29.6%, 54.3%

HSV

295.7, 39.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

2.9%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6116 0.1238 324.4

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: #A868AD;
color: #A868AD;
border-color: #A868AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A868AD?

RGB(168, 104, 173) · HSL(295.7, 29.6%, 54.3%) · CMYK(2.9%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #A868AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A868AD?

Use 000000 text on a #A868AD background; contrast on black is 5.25:1.