#AA118D

#AA118D

Overview

#AA118D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 17, 141, in HSL 311.4Β°, 81.8%, 36.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.0%, 17.1%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA118D

RGB

170, 17, 141

HSL

311.4, 81.8%, 36.7%

HSV

311.4, 90.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.0%, 17.1%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5058 0.2126 338.3

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: #AA118D;
color: #AA118D;
border-color: #AA118D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA118D?

RGB(170, 17, 141) · HSL(311.4, 81.8%, 36.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.0%, 17.1%, 33.3%)

Does #AA118D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA118D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA118D background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.