#AA74B2

#AA74B2

Color Values

HEX

#AA74B2

RGB

170, 116, 178

HSL

292.3, 28.7%, 57.6%

HSV

292.3, 34.8%, 69.8%

CMYK

4.5%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6363 0.1087 322.2

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: #AA74B2;
color: #AA74B2;
border-color: #AA74B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA74B2?

RGB(170, 116, 178) · HSL(292.3, 28.7%, 57.6%) · CMYK(4.5%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #AA74B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA74B2?

Use 000000 text on a #AA74B2 background; contrast on black is 5.85:1.