#AA488E

#AA488E

Overview

#AA488E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 170, 72, 142, in HSL 317.1°, 40.5%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.6%, 16.5%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA488E

RGB

170, 72, 142

HSL

317.1, 40.5%, 47.5%

HSV

317.1, 57.6%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.6%, 16.5%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5528 0.1529 340.0

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: #AA488E;
color: #AA488E;
border-color: #AA488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA488E?

RGB(170, 72, 142) · HSL(317.1, 40.5%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.6%, 16.5%, 33.3%)

Does #AA488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA488E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AA488E background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.