#AD236D

#AD236D

Overview

#AD236D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 35, 109, in HSL 327.8Β°, 66.3%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.8%, 37.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD236D

RGB

173, 35, 109

HSL

327.8, 66.3%, 40.8%

HSV

327.8, 79.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.8%, 37.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5062 0.1836 353.5

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: #AD236D;
color: #AD236D;
border-color: #AD236D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD236D?

RGB(173, 35, 109) · HSL(327.8, 66.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.8%, 37.0%, 32.2%)

Does #AD236D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD236D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD236D background; contrast on black is 3.24:1.