#AD42B6

#AD42B6

Color Values

HEX

#AD42B6

RGB

173, 66, 182

HSL

295.3, 46.8%, 48.6%

HSV

295.3, 63.7%, 71.4%

CMYK

4.9%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.5699 0.1964 324.5

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: #AD42B6;
color: #AD42B6;
border-color: #AD42B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD42B6?

RGB(173, 66, 182) · HSL(295.3, 46.8%, 48.6%) · CMYK(4.9%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #AD42B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD42B6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD42B6 background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.