#AD9AAE

#AD9AAE

Overview

#AD9AAE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 154, 174, in HSL 297.0°, 11.0%, 64.3%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD9AAE

RGB

173, 154, 174

HSL

297.0, 11.0%, 64.3%

HSV

297.0, 11.5%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.7091 0.0359 324.4

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: #AD9AAE;
color: #AD9AAE;
border-color: #AD9AAE;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD9AAE?

RGB(173, 154, 174) · HSL(297.0, 11.0%, 64.3%) · CMYK(0.6%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #AD9AAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AD9AAE?

Use 000000 text on a #AD9AAE background; contrast on black is 8.01:1.