#AD238D

#AD238D

Color Values

HEX

#AD238D

RGB

173, 35, 141

HSL

313.9, 66.3%, 40.8%

HSV

313.9, 79.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.8%, 18.5%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5202 0.2013 339.6

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: #AD238D;
color: #AD238D;
border-color: #AD238D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD238D?

RGB(173, 35, 141) · HSL(313.9, 66.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.8%, 18.5%, 32.2%)

Does #AD238D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD238D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD238D background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.