#AD228B

#AD228B

Color Values

HEX

#AD228B

RGB

173, 34, 139

HSL

314.7, 67.1%, 40.6%

HSV

314.7, 80.3%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.3%, 19.7%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5185 0.201 340.4

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: #AD228B;
color: #AD228B;
border-color: #AD228B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

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 #AD228B?

RGB(173, 34, 139) · HSL(314.7, 67.1%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.3%, 19.7%, 32.2%)

Does #AD228B meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AD228B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD228B background; contrast on black is 3.38:1.