#AD8DB3

#AD8DB3

Color Values

HEX

#AD8DB3

RGB

173, 141, 179

HSL

290.5, 20.0%, 62.7%

HSV

290.5, 21.2%, 70.2%

CMYK

3.4%, 21.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6855 0.0656 321.0

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: #AD8DB3;
color: #AD8DB3;
border-color: #AD8DB3;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8DB3?

RGB(173, 141, 179) · HSL(290.5, 20.0%, 62.7%) · CMYK(3.4%, 21.2%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #AD8DB3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8DB3?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8DB3 background; contrast on black is 7.24:1.