#AA138D

#AA138D

Color Values

HEX

#AA138D

RGB

170, 19, 141

HSL

311.5, 79.9%, 37.1%

HSV

311.5, 88.8%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.8%, 17.1%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5066 0.2115 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: #AA138D;
color: #AA138D;
border-color: #AA138D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA138D?

RGB(170, 19, 141) · HSL(311.5, 79.9%, 37.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.8%, 17.1%, 33.3%)

Does #AA138D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA138D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA138D background; contrast on black is 3.19:1.