#AD79B7

#AD79B7

Color Values

HEX

#AD79B7

RGB

173, 121, 183

HSL

290.3, 30.1%, 59.6%

HSV

290.3, 33.9%, 71.8%

CMYK

5.5%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 28.2%

OKLCH

0.6504 0.107 320.9

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: #AD79B7;
color: #AD79B7;
border-color: #AD79B7;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD79B7?

RGB(173, 121, 183) · HSL(290.3, 30.1%, 59.6%) · CMYK(5.5%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 28.2%)

Does #AD79B7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD79B7?

Use 000000 text on a #AD79B7 background; contrast on black is 6.2:1.