#A850A8

A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Orchid.

About #A850A8

Visually, #A850A8 is defined as a moderate magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 80, and 168.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 52% magenta, 0% yellow, and 34% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A850A8
RGB168, 80, 168
HSL300.0°, 35.5%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 52%, 0%, 34%
HSV300.0°, 52.4%, 65.9%
LAB48.1, 48.5, -31.4
XYZ26.1, 16.9, 38.9
Decimal11030696

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.38:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.72:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A850A8; }
.text-color { color: #A850A8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A850A8; }

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