#AF42B2

#AF42B2

Color Values

HEX

#AF42B2

RGB

175, 66, 178

HSL

298.4, 45.9%, 47.8%

HSV

298.4, 62.9%, 69.8%

CMYK

1.7%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5704 0.194 326.7

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: #AF42B2;
color: #AF42B2;
border-color: #AF42B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF42B2?

RGB(175, 66, 178) · HSL(298.4, 45.9%, 47.8%) · CMYK(1.7%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #AF42B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF42B2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF42B2 background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.