#AA228E

#AA228E

Color Values

HEX

#AA228E

RGB

170, 34, 142

HSL

312.4, 66.7%, 40.0%

HSV

312.4, 80.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.0%, 16.5%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5151 0.2012 338.2

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: #AA228E;
color: #AA228E;
border-color: #AA228E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

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 #AA228E?

RGB(170, 34, 142) · HSL(312.4, 66.7%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.0%, 16.5%, 33.3%)

Does #AA228E meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AA228E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA228E background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.