#AC42B4

#AC42B4

Color Values

HEX

#AC42B4

RGB

172, 66, 180

HSL

295.8, 46.3%, 48.2%

HSV

295.8, 63.3%, 70.6%

CMYK

4.4%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5674 0.1941 324.9

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: #AC42B4;
color: #AC42B4;
border-color: #AC42B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.01:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC42B4?

RGB(172, 66, 180) · HSL(295.8, 46.3%, 48.2%) · CMYK(4.4%, 63.3%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #AC42B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AC42B4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AC42B4 background; contrast on black is 4.19:1.