#AC42A0

#AC42A0

Color Values

HEX

#AC42A0

RGB

172, 66, 160

HSL

306.8, 44.5%, 46.7%

HSV

306.8, 61.6%, 67.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.6%, 7.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.5568 0.1773 332.4

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: #AC42A0;
color: #AC42A0;
border-color: #AC42A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC42A0?

RGB(172, 66, 160) · HSL(306.8, 44.5%, 46.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.6%, 7.0%, 32.5%)

Does #AC42A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AC42A0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AC42A0 background; contrast on black is 4.04:1.