#A9236D

#A9236D

Color Values

HEX

#A9236D

RGB

169, 35, 109

HSL

326.9, 65.7%, 40.0%

HSV

326.9, 79.3%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.3%, 35.5%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.4993 0.1807 352.3

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: #A9236D;
color: #A9236D;
border-color: #A9236D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9236D?

RGB(169, 35, 109) · HSL(326.9, 65.7%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.3%, 35.5%, 33.7%)

Does #A9236D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.67:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9236D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A9236D background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.