#AF42BE

#AF42BE

Overview

#AF42BE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 175, 66, 190, in HSL 292.7°, 48.8%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AF42BE

RGB

175, 66, 190

HSL

292.7, 48.8%, 50.2%

HSV

292.7, 65.3%, 74.5%

CMYK

7.9%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.5772 0.2044 322.7

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: #AF42BE;
color: #AF42BE;
border-color: #AF42BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF42BE?

RGB(175, 66, 190) · HSL(292.7, 48.8%, 50.2%) · CMYK(7.9%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #AF42BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF42BE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF42BE background; contrast on black is 4.35:1.