When Muffled Arch off Hedging

#a0478e RGB(160,71,142)

About this color

When Muffled Arch off Hedging settles into a medium-dark magenta territory with a moderate quality that feels neutral — captured at #a0478e, RGB(160, 71, 142).

#a0478eRGB(160, 71, 142)

HSL 312° · 39% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Mid magenta is a colour of statements: used where subtlety is not the goal.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned magenta like this handles accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color formats

Name
When Muffled Arch off Hedging
HEX
#a0478e
RGB
rgb(160,71,142)
RGB%
rgb(62.7%,27.8%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(312,39%,45%)
HSV
hsv(312,56%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,56,11,37)
LAB
lab(44,46,-22)
LCH
lch(44,51,334)
sRGB
(0.627,0.278,0.557)
HEX8
#a0478eff
CSS Name
Decimal
160071142

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
39%
Hue
312°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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