#AA42BA

#AA42BA

Overview

#AA42BA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 66, 186, in HSL 292.0°, 47.6%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 8.6%, 64.5%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA42BA

RGB

170, 66, 186

HSL

292.0, 47.6%, 49.4%

HSV

292.0, 64.5%, 72.9%

CMYK

8.6%, 64.5%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5681 0.1984 322.1

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: #AA42BA;
color: #AA42BA;
border-color: #AA42BA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA42BA?

RGB(170, 66, 186) · HSL(292.0, 47.6%, 49.4%) · CMYK(8.6%, 64.5%, 0.0%, 27.1%)

Does #AA42BA meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA42BA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA42BA background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.