#AA199C

#AA199C

Overview

#AA199C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 25, 156, in HSL 305.8°, 74.4%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.3%, 8.2%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA199C

RGB

170, 25, 156

HSL

305.8, 74.4%, 38.2%

HSV

305.8, 85.3%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.3%, 8.2%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5174 0.2176 332.9

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: #AA199C;
color: #AA199C;
border-color: #AA199C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA199C?

RGB(170, 25, 156) · HSL(305.8, 74.4%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.3%, 8.2%, 33.3%)

Does #AA199C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA199C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA199C background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.