Telemagenta
Also known as: Ferocious Fuchsia , Vibrant Purple , Magentleman , Purple Vanity
A lively purple with a regal and mysterious character, Telemagenta works well for fantasy themes and beauty brands. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.51:1.
Reference
Telemagenta color codes
- HEX
- #AA22CC
- RGB
- rgb(170, 34, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 34, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(288, 71%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(288, 83%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(17%, 83%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(43.9 68.2 -58.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.3% 0.247 318.1)
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 2.9
- RAL 4008: Signal violet #904684 · ΔE 13.4 · 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 Telemagenta works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Telemagenta
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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 Telemagenta 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 5.51:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Telemagenta background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Telemagenta
Telemagenta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Telemagenta
Telemagenta triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Magentleman #AA22BB · ΔE 2.6
- Prom Queen #9B1DCD · ΔE 3.1
- Nebula #A104C3 · ΔE 3.4
- Violet #9A0EEA · ΔE 5.4
- Magentle #AA11AA · ΔE 5.6
- Purple Ink #9A2CA0 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Telemagenta is closest to Fine Pine .
FAQ
Telemagenta FAQs
What color is Telemagenta?
Telemagenta is a medium purple with the hex code #AA22CC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 288°, 71% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Telemagenta?
The hex code for Telemagenta is #AA22CC. In RGB it's rgb(170, 34, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(17%, 83%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Telemagenta?
Telemagenta 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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