#AD8BB1

#AD8BB1

Color Values

HEX

#AD8BB1

RGB

173, 139, 177

HSL

293.7, 19.6%, 62.0%

HSV

293.7, 21.5%, 69.4%

CMYK

2.3%, 21.5%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6809 0.0671 322.8

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: #AD8BB1;
color: #AD8BB1;
border-color: #AD8BB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.1:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8BB1?

RGB(173, 139, 177) · HSL(293.7, 19.6%, 62.0%) · CMYK(2.3%, 21.5%, 0.0%, 30.6%)

Does #AD8BB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8BB1?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8BB1 background; contrast on black is 7.1:1.