#AF42B6

#AF42B6

Color Values

HEX

#AF42B6

RGB

175, 66, 182

HSL

296.4, 46.8%, 48.6%

HSV

296.4, 63.7%, 71.4%

CMYK

3.8%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%

OKLCH

0.5726 0.1974 325.3

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: #AF42B6;
color: #AF42B6;
border-color: #AF42B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF42B6?

RGB(175, 66, 182) · HSL(296.4, 46.8%, 48.6%) · CMYK(3.8%, 63.7%, 0.0%, 28.6%)

Does #AF42B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF42B6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF42B6 background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.