#AD59B9

#AD59B9

Color Values

HEX

#AD59B9

RGB

173, 89, 185

HSL

292.5, 40.7%, 53.7%

HSV

292.5, 51.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

6.5%, 51.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6005 0.1647 322.5

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: #AD59B9;
color: #AD59B9;
border-color: #AD59B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD59B9?

RGB(173, 89, 185) · HSL(292.5, 40.7%, 53.7%) · CMYK(6.5%, 51.9%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #AD59B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD59B9?

Use 000000 text on a #AD59B9 background; contrast on black is 4.91:1.