#AD42C0

#AD42C0

Color Values

HEX

#AD42C0

RGB

173, 66, 192

HSL

291.0, 50.0%, 50.6%

HSV

291.0, 65.6%, 75.3%

CMYK

9.9%, 65.6%, 0.0%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.5757 0.2052 321.3

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: #AD42C0;
color: #AD42C0;
border-color: #AD42C0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD42C0?

RGB(173, 66, 192) · HSL(291.0, 50.0%, 50.6%) · CMYK(9.9%, 65.6%, 0.0%, 24.7%)

Does #AD42C0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD42C0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD42C0 background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.