#AD499F

#AD499F

Color Values

HEX

#AD499F

RGB

173, 73, 159

HSL

308.4, 40.7%, 48.2%

HSV

308.4, 57.8%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.8%, 8.1%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5661 0.1667 333.3

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: #AD499F;
color: #AD499F;
border-color: #AD499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

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 #AD499F?

RGB(173, 73, 159) · HSL(308.4, 40.7%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.8%, 8.1%, 32.2%)

Does #AD499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AD499F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD499F background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.