#AA236F

#AA236F

Overview

#AA236F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 35, 111, in HSL 326.2°, 65.9%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.4%, 34.7%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA236F

RGB

170, 35, 111

HSL

326.2, 65.9%, 40.2%

HSV

326.2, 79.4%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.4%, 34.7%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5018 0.1824 351.7

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: #AA236F;
color: #AA236F;
border-color: #AA236F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA236F?

RGB(170, 35, 111) · HSL(326.2, 65.9%, 40.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.4%, 34.7%, 33.3%)

Does #AA236F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AA236F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA236F background; contrast on black is 3.18:1.