#AC42AD

#AC42AD

Color Values

HEX

#AC42AD

RGB

172, 66, 173

HSL

299.4, 44.8%, 46.9%

HSV

299.4, 61.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.6%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5635 0.1881 327.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AC42AD;
color: #AC42AD;
border-color: #AC42AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC42AD?

RGB(172, 66, 173) · HSL(299.4, 44.8%, 46.9%) · CMYK(0.6%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #AC42AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AC42AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AC42AD background; contrast on black is 4.14:1.