#AA40B8

#AA40B8

Color Values

HEX

#AA40B8

RGB

170, 64, 184

HSL

293.0, 48.4%, 48.6%

HSV

293.0, 65.2%, 72.2%

CMYK

7.6%, 65.2%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.5647 0.1993 322.8

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: #AA40B8;
color: #AA40B8;
border-color: #AA40B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA40B8?

RGB(170, 64, 184) · HSL(293.0, 48.4%, 48.6%) · CMYK(7.6%, 65.2%, 0.0%, 27.8%)

Does #AA40B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA40B8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA40B8 background; contrast on black is 4.13:1.