#AA40B0

#AA40B0

Color Values

HEX

#AA40B0

RGB

170, 64, 176

HSL

296.8, 46.7%, 47.1%

HSV

296.8, 63.6%, 69.0%

CMYK

3.4%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5602 0.1923 325.6

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: #AA40B0;
color: #AA40B0;
border-color: #AA40B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA40B0?

RGB(170, 64, 176) · HSL(296.8, 46.7%, 47.1%) · CMYK(3.4%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 31.0%)

Does #AA40B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA40B0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA40B0 background; contrast on black is 4.07:1.