#AD8BAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8BAE?

RGB(173, 139, 174), HSL(298.3, 17.8%, 61.4%), CMYK(0.6%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #AD8BAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.97:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AD8BAE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 139, 174, in HSL 298.3°, 17.8%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD8BAE

RGB

173, 139, 174

HSL

298.3, 17.8%, 61.4%

HSV

298.3, 20.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 20.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6798 0.0637 325.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.