#AD179E

#AD179E

Overview

#AD179E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 23, 158, in HSL 306.0°, 76.5%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.7%, 8.7%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD179E

RGB

173, 23, 158

HSL

306.0, 76.5%, 38.4%

HSV

306.0, 86.7%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.7%, 8.7%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5225 0.2216 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: #AD179E;
color: #AD179E;
border-color: #AD179E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.19:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD179E?

RGB(173, 23, 158) · HSL(306.0, 76.5%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.7%, 8.7%, 32.2%)

Does #AD179E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.19:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD179E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD179E background; contrast on black is 3.39:1.