#A81D8A

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkmagenta.

About #A81D8A

The precise color #A81D8A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkmagenta. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 29, and 138.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 83% Magenta, 18% Yellow, and 34% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A81D8A
RGB168, 29, 138
HSL312.9°, 70.6%, 38.6%
CMYK0%, 83%, 18%, 34%
HSV312.9°, 82.7%, 65.9%
LAB39.6, 63.3, -26.6
XYZ21.2, 11.0, 25.1
Decimal11017610

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.21:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.73:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A81D8A; }
.text-color { color: #A81D8A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A81D8A; }

Similar Colors

Darkmagenta
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