#AA42BC

#AA42BC

Color Values

HEX

#AA42BC

RGB

170, 66, 188

HSL

291.1, 48.0%, 49.8%

HSV

291.1, 64.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

9.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5693 0.2002 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: #AA42BC;
color: #AA42BC;
border-color: #AA42BC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA42BC?

RGB(170, 66, 188) · HSL(291.1, 48.0%, 49.8%) · CMYK(9.6%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%)

Does #AA42BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA42BC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA42BC background; contrast on black is 4.21:1.