#AA5A9E

#AA5A9E

Color Values

HEX

#AA5A9E

RGB

170, 90, 158

HSL

309.0, 32.0%, 51.0%

HSV

309.0, 47.1%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.1%, 7.1%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5852 0.1357 333.0

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Plum

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: #AA5A9E;
color: #AA5A9E;
border-color: #AA5A9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA5A9E?

RGB(170, 90, 158) · HSL(309.0, 32.0%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 47.1%, 7.1%, 33.3%)

Does #AA5A9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA5A9E?

Use 000000 text on a #AA5A9E background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.