#AD17B3

#AD17B3

Overview

#AD17B3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 23, 179, in HSL 297.7°, 77.2%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 3.4%, 87.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD17B3

RGB

173, 23, 179

HSL

297.7, 77.2%, 39.6%

HSV

297.7, 87.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

3.4%, 87.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5351 0.2362 326.4

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: #AD17B3;
color: #AD17B3;
border-color: #AD17B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD17B3?

RGB(173, 23, 179) · HSL(297.7, 77.2%, 39.6%) · CMYK(3.4%, 87.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #AD17B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD17B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD17B3 background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.