#AD538E

#AD538E

Color Values

HEX

#AD538E

RGB

173, 83, 142

HSL

320.7, 35.4%, 50.2%

HSV

320.7, 52.0%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.0%, 17.9%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5721 0.1374 342.3

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: #AD538E;
color: #AD538E;
border-color: #AD538E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD538E?

RGB(173, 83, 142) · HSL(320.7, 35.4%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.0%, 17.9%, 32.2%)

Does #AD538E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD538E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AD538E background; contrast on black is 4.4:1.