#AD8CA8

#AD8CA8

Overview

#AD8CA8 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 173, 140, 168, in HSL 309.1°, 16.8%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.1%, 2.9%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD8CA8

RGB

173, 140, 168

HSL

309.1, 16.8%, 61.4%

HSV

309.1, 19.1%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.1%, 2.9%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.6796 0.0556 331.3

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: #AD8CA8;
color: #AD8CA8;
border-color: #AD8CA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.09:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8CA8?

RGB(173, 140, 168) · HSL(309.1, 16.8%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.1%, 2.9%, 32.2%)

Does #AD8CA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AD8CA8?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8CA8 background; contrast on black is 7.09:1.