#AA159D

#AA159D

Color Values

HEX

#AA159D

RGB

170, 21, 157

HSL

305.2, 78.0%, 37.5%

HSV

305.2, 87.6%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.6%, 7.6%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5162 0.2208 332.6

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: #AA159D;
color: #AA159D;
border-color: #AA159D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA159D?

RGB(170, 21, 157) · HSL(305.2, 78.0%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.6%, 7.6%, 33.3%)

Does #AA159D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA159D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA159D background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.