#AD879B

#AD879B

Overview

#AD879B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 135, 155, in HSL 328.4°, 18.8%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.0%, 10.4%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD879B

RGB

173, 135, 155

HSL

328.4, 18.8%, 60.4%

HSV

328.4, 22.0%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.0%, 10.4%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6656 0.0537 345.7

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: #AD879B;
color: #AD879B;
border-color: #AD879B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD879B?

RGB(173, 135, 155) · HSL(328.4, 18.8%, 60.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.0%, 10.4%, 32.2%)

Does #AD879B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD879B?

Use 000000 text on a #AD879B background; contrast on black is 6.72:1.