#AC42B9

#AC42B9

Color Values

HEX

#AC42B9

RGB

172, 66, 185

HSL

293.4, 47.4%, 49.2%

HSV

293.4, 64.3%, 72.5%

CMYK

7.0%, 64.3%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.5702 0.1985 323.2

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: #AC42B9;
color: #AC42B9;
border-color: #AC42B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC42B9?

RGB(172, 66, 185) · HSL(293.4, 47.4%, 49.2%) · CMYK(7.0%, 64.3%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #AC42B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AC42B9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AC42B9 background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.