#AF42C1

#AF42C1

Color Values

HEX

#AF42C1

RGB

175, 66, 193

HSL

291.5, 50.6%, 50.8%

HSV

291.5, 65.8%, 75.7%

CMYK

9.3%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.579 0.207 321.7

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: #AF42C1;
color: #AF42C1;
border-color: #AF42C1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF42C1?

RGB(175, 66, 193) · HSL(291.5, 50.6%, 50.8%) · CMYK(9.3%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%)

Does #AF42C1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF42C1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF42C1 background; contrast on black is 4.37:1.