#AD6AB9

#AD6AB9

Overview

#AD6AB9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 106, 185, in HSL 290.9°, 36.1%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 6.5%, 42.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD6AB9

RGB

173, 106, 185

HSL

290.9, 36.1%, 57.1%

HSV

290.9, 42.7%, 72.5%

CMYK

6.5%, 42.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.6262 0.1359 321.4

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: #AD6AB9;
color: #AD6AB9;
border-color: #AD6AB9;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 400 #A78BFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD6AB9?

RGB(173, 106, 185) · HSL(290.9, 36.1%, 57.1%) · CMYK(6.5%, 42.7%, 0.0%, 27.5%)

Does #AD6AB9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.79:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD6AB9?

Use 000000 text on a #AD6AB9 background; contrast on black is 5.54:1.