Magentleman
Also known as: Barney , Pink Spyro , Heliotrope Magenta , Energic Eggplant
Part of the pink family, Magentleman pairs a medium base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Magentleman
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.74:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.66:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Magentleman background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Magentleman
Magentleman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magentleman
Magentleman triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
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