#AA248E

#AA248E

Overview

#AA248E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 36, 142, in HSL 312.5°, 65.0%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.8%, 16.5%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA248E

RGB

170, 36, 142

HSL

312.5, 65.0%, 40.4%

HSV

312.5, 78.8%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.8%, 16.5%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5165 0.1994 338.3

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: #AA248E;
color: #AA248E;
border-color: #AA248E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA248E?

RGB(170, 36, 142) · HSL(312.5, 65.0%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.8%, 16.5%, 33.3%)

Does #AA248E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA248E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA248E background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.