#AD40B0

#AD40B0

Color Values

HEX

#AD40B0

RGB

173, 64, 176

HSL

298.4, 46.7%, 47.1%

HSV

298.4, 63.6%, 69.0%

CMYK

1.7%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5644 0.1939 326.7

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: #AD40B0;
color: #AD40B0;
border-color: #AD40B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD40B0?

RGB(173, 64, 176) · HSL(298.4, 46.7%, 47.1%) · CMYK(1.7%, 63.6%, 0.0%, 31.0%)

Does #AD40B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD40B0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD40B0 background; contrast on black is 4.14:1.