#A9157D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9157D?

RGB(169, 21, 125), HSL(317.8, 77.9%, 37.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 26.0%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A9157D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.8:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9157D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 21, 125, in HSL 317.8°, 77.9%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.6%, 26.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9157D

RGB

169, 21, 125

HSL

317.8, 77.9%, 37.3%

HSV

317.8, 87.6%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 26.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.4978 0.2002 344.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumvioletred

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.