#AA236E

#AA236E

Overview

#AA236E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 35, 110, in HSL 326.7°, 65.9%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.4%, 35.3%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA236E

RGB

170, 35, 110

HSL

326.7, 65.9%, 40.2%

HSV

326.7, 79.4%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.4%, 35.3%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5014 0.1819 352.2

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: #AA236E;
color: #AA236E;
border-color: #AA236E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA236E?

RGB(170, 35, 110) · HSL(326.7, 65.9%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.4%, 35.3%, 33.3%)

Does #AA236E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA236E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA236E background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.