#AD159E

#AD159E

Color Values

HEX

#AD159E

RGB

173, 21, 158

HSL

305.9, 78.4%, 38.0%

HSV

305.9, 87.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.9%, 8.7%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5216 0.2228 333.2

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: #AD159E;
color: #AD159E;
border-color: #AD159E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD159E?

RGB(173, 21, 158) · HSL(305.9, 78.4%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.9%, 8.7%, 32.2%)

Does #AD159E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD159E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD159E background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.