#AD238E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD238E?

RGB(173, 35, 142), HSL(313.5, 66.3%, 40.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.8%, 17.9%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #AD238E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AD238E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 35, 142, in HSL 313.5°, 66.3%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.8%, 17.9%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD238E

RGB

173, 35, 142

HSL

313.5, 66.3%, 40.8%

HSV

313.5, 79.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.8%, 17.9%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5207 0.202 339.2

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.