Magentleman
Also known as: Barney, Pink Spyro, Heliotrope Magenta, Energic Eggplant
As a medium take on pink, Magentleman carries playful and warm energy that suits romantic branding and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.74:1.
Magentleman color codes
- HEX
- #AA22BB
- RGB
- rgb(170, 34, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 34, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(293, 69%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(293, 82%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(9%, 82%, 0%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(42.9 65.9 -50.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.1% 0.234 322.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkorchid#9932CC · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 4008 — Signal violet#904684 · ΔE 11.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Magentleman works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Magentleman
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Magentleman by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.74:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Magentleman background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Magentleman
Magentleman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magentleman
Magentleman triad
Similar colors
- Telemagenta#AA22CC · ΔE 2.6
- Magentle#AA11AA · ΔE 3.1
- Nebula#A104C3 · ΔE 3.5
- Prom Queen#9B1DCD · ΔE 4.5
- Purple Ink#9A2CA0 · ΔE 4.6
- Violet#9A0EEA · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magentleman is closest to Fine Pine.
Magentleman FAQs
What color is Magentleman?
Magentleman is a medium pink with the hex code #AA22BB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 293°, 69% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Magentleman?
The hex code for Magentleman is #AA22BB. In RGB it's rgb(170, 34, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(9%, 82%, 0%, 27%).
What colors go well with Magentleman?
Magentleman pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.