#AF40B4

#AF40B4

Color Values

HEX

#AF40B4

RGB

175, 64, 180

HSL

297.4, 47.5%, 47.8%

HSV

297.4, 64.4%, 70.6%

CMYK

2.8%, 64.4%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5694 0.1984 326.0

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: #AF40B4;
color: #AF40B4;
border-color: #AF40B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF40B4?

RGB(175, 64, 180) · HSL(297.4, 47.5%, 47.8%) · CMYK(2.8%, 64.4%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #AF40B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF40B4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF40B4 background; contrast on black is 4.22:1.