#A8005F

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Mediumvioletred.

About #A8005F

The hex code #A8005F represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumvioletred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 0, and 95.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 43% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A8005F
RGB168, 0, 95
HSL326.1°, 100.0%, 32.9%
CMYK0%, 100%, 43%, 34%
HSV326.1°, 100.0%, 65.9%
LAB36.3, 62.9, -4.8
XYZ18.2, 9.2, 11.6
Decimal11010143

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.83:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A8005F; }
.text-color { color: #A8005F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8005F; }

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Mediumvioletred
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