#AD27C2

#AD27C2

Overview

#AD27C2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 173, 39, 194, in HSL 291.9°, 66.5%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 10.8%, 79.9%, 0.0%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD27C2

RGB

173, 39, 194

HSL

291.9, 66.5%, 45.7%

HSV

291.9, 79.9%, 76.1%

CMYK

10.8%, 79.9%, 0.0%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.5534 0.236 321.7

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: #AD27C2;
color: #AD27C2;
border-color: #AD27C2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD27C2?

RGB(173, 39, 194) · HSL(291.9, 66.5%, 45.7%) · CMYK(10.8%, 79.9%, 0.0%, 23.9%)

Does #AD27C2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD27C2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD27C2 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.