#AA0C9E

#AA0C9E

Overview

#AA0C9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 12, 158, in HSL 304.6°, 86.8%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 92.9%, 7.1%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA0C9E

RGB

170, 12, 158

HSL

304.6, 86.8%, 35.7%

HSV

304.6, 92.9%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 92.9%, 7.1%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5136 0.2258 332.2

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: #AA0C9E;
color: #AA0C9E;
border-color: #AA0C9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA0C9E?

RGB(170, 12, 158) · HSL(304.6, 86.8%, 35.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 92.9%, 7.1%, 33.3%)

Does #AA0C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA0C9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA0C9E background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.