#AD8C9E

#AD8C9E

Overview

#AD8C9E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 140, 158, in HSL 327.3°, 16.8%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD8C9E

RGB

173, 140, 158

HSL

327.3, 16.8%, 61.4%

HSV

327.3, 19.1%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6762 0.0469 344.5

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: #AD8C9E;
color: #AD8C9E;
border-color: #AD8C9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.02:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8C9E?

RGB(173, 140, 158) · HSL(327.3, 16.8%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.1%, 8.7%, 32.2%)

Does #AD8C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8C9E?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8C9E background; contrast on black is 7.02:1.