#AD8A9C

#AD8A9C

Overview

#AD8A9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 138, 156, in HSL 329.1°, 17.6%, 61.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.2%, 9.8%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD8A9C

RGB

173, 138, 156

HSL

329.1, 17.6%, 61.0%

HSV

329.1, 20.2%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.2%, 9.8%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6717 0.049 346.2

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: #AD8A9C;
color: #AD8A9C;
border-color: #AD8A9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8A9C?

RGB(173, 138, 156) · HSL(329.1, 17.6%, 61.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.2%, 9.8%, 32.2%)

Does #AD8A9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8A9C?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8A9C background; contrast on black is 6.89:1.