#AA40BC

#AA40BC

Color Values

HEX

#AA40BC

RGB

170, 64, 188

HSL

291.3, 49.2%, 49.4%

HSV

291.3, 66.0%, 73.7%

CMYK

9.6%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5671 0.2029 321.5

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: #AA40BC;
color: #AA40BC;
border-color: #AA40BC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.04:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA40BC?

RGB(170, 64, 188) · HSL(291.3, 49.2%, 49.4%) · CMYK(9.6%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 26.3%)

Does #AA40BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA40BC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA40BC background; contrast on black is 4.17:1.