#AD42B7

#AD42B7

Color Values

HEX

#AD42B7

RGB

173, 66, 183

HSL

294.9, 47.0%, 48.8%

HSV

294.9, 63.9%, 71.8%

CMYK

5.5%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.5705 0.1972 324.2

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: #AD42B7;
color: #AD42B7;
border-color: #AD42B7;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD42B7?

RGB(173, 66, 183) · HSL(294.9, 47.0%, 48.8%) · CMYK(5.5%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 28.2%)

Does #AD42B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD42B7?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD42B7 background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.