#AD859E

#AD859E

Overview

#AD859E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 133, 158, in HSL 322.5°, 19.6%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD859E

RGB

173, 133, 158

HSL

322.5, 19.6%, 60.0%

HSV

322.5, 23.1%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6627 0.0596 340.9

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: #AD859E;
color: #AD859E;
border-color: #AD859E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD859E?

RGB(173, 133, 158) · HSL(322.5, 19.6%, 60.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%)

Does #AD859E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD859E?

Use 000000 text on a #AD859E background; contrast on black is 6.63:1.