#AD8FAE

#AD8FAE

Overview

#AD8FAE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 143, 174, in HSL 298.1°, 16.1%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD8FAE

RGB

173, 143, 174

HSL

298.1, 16.1%, 62.2%

HSV

298.1, 17.8%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6875 0.0563 325.2

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: #AD8FAE;
color: #AD8FAE;
border-color: #AD8FAE;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.32:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD8FAE?

RGB(173, 143, 174) · HSL(298.1, 16.1%, 62.2%) · CMYK(0.6%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #AD8FAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD8FAE?

Use 000000 text on a #AD8FAE background; contrast on black is 7.32:1.