#AA228A

#AA228A

Color Values

HEX

#AA228A

RGB

170, 34, 138

HSL

314.1, 66.7%, 40.0%

HSV

314.1, 80.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.0%, 18.8%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5131 0.1986 339.8

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: #AA228A;
color: #AA228A;
border-color: #AA228A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA228A?

RGB(170, 34, 138) · HSL(314.1, 66.7%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.0%, 18.8%, 33.3%)

Does #AA228A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA228A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA228A background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.