#AA229B

#AA229B

Color Values

HEX

#AA229B

RGB

170, 34, 155

HSL

306.6, 66.7%, 40.0%

HSV

306.6, 80.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.0%, 8.8%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.522 0.21 333.3

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: #AA229B;
color: #AA229B;
border-color: #AA229B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA229B?

RGB(170, 34, 155) · HSL(306.6, 66.7%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.0%, 8.8%, 33.3%)

Does #AA229B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA229B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA229B background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.