#AF259C

#AF259C

Overview

#AF259C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 175, 37, 156, in HSL 308.3°, 65.1%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.9%, 10.9%, 31.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AF259C

RGB

175, 37, 156

HSL

308.3, 65.1%, 41.6%

HSV

308.3, 78.9%, 68.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.9%, 10.9%, 31.4%

OKLCH

0.5325 0.2106 334.6

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: #AF259C;
color: #AF259C;
border-color: #AF259C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF259C?

RGB(175, 37, 156) · HSL(308.3, 65.1%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.9%, 10.9%, 31.4%)

Does #AF259C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF259C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF259C background; contrast on black is 3.57:1.