#AD8CAC

#AD8CAC

Color Values

HEX

#AD8CAC

RGB

173, 140, 172

HSL

301.8, 16.8%, 61.4%

HSV

301.8, 19.1%, 67.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.1%, 0.6%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.681 0.0597 327.2

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: #AD8CAC;
color: #AD8CAC;
border-color: #AD8CAC;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8CAC?

RGB(173, 140, 172) · HSL(301.8, 16.8%, 61.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.1%, 0.6%, 32.2%)

Does #AD8CAC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8CAC?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8CAC background; contrast on black is 7.12:1.