#AA238C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA238C?

RGB(170, 35, 140), HSL(313.3, 65.9%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.4%, 17.6%, 33.3%).

Q: Does #AA238C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AA238C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 35, 140, in HSL 313.3°, 65.9%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.4%, 17.6%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA238C

RGB

170, 35, 140

HSL

313.3, 65.9%, 40.2%

HSV

313.3, 79.4%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.4%, 17.6%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5148 0.199 339.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.