#AD238C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD238C?

RGB(173, 35, 140), HSL(314.3, 66.3%, 40.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.8%, 19.1%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #AD238C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.18:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AD238C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 35, 140, in HSL 314.3°, 66.3%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.8%, 19.1%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD238C

RGB

173, 35, 140

HSL

314.3, 66.3%, 40.8%

HSV

314.3, 79.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.8%, 19.1%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5197 0.2007 340.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.