#AD2879

#AD2879

Color Values

HEX

#AD2879

RGB

173, 40, 121

HSL

323.5, 62.4%, 41.8%

HSV

323.5, 76.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.9%, 30.1%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5147 0.1846 348.4

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: #AD2879;
color: #AD2879;
border-color: #AD2879;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD2879?

RGB(173, 40, 121) · HSL(323.5, 62.4%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.9%, 30.1%, 32.2%)

Does #AD2879 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD2879?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD2879 background; contrast on black is 3.36:1.