#AF42B3

#AF42B3

Color Values

HEX

#AF42B3

RGB

175, 66, 179

HSL

297.9, 46.1%, 48.0%

HSV

297.9, 63.1%, 70.2%

CMYK

2.2%, 63.1%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.571 0.1948 326.3

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: #AF42B3;
color: #AF42B3;
border-color: #AF42B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF42B3?

RGB(175, 66, 179) · HSL(297.9, 46.1%, 48.0%) · CMYK(2.2%, 63.1%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #AF42B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF42B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF42B3 background; contrast on black is 4.25:1.