#AA1499

#AA1499

Color Values

HEX

#AA1499

RGB

170, 20, 153

HSL

306.8, 78.9%, 37.3%

HSV

306.8, 88.2%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.2%, 10.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5135 0.2187 334.0

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: #AA1499;
color: #AA1499;
border-color: #AA1499;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA1499?

RGB(170, 20, 153) · HSL(306.8, 78.9%, 37.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.2%, 10.0%, 33.3%)

Does #AA1499 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.42:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA1499?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA1499 background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.