#AF497D

#AF497D

Color Values

HEX

#AF497D

RGB

175, 73, 125

HSL

329.4, 41.1%, 48.6%

HSV

329.4, 58.3%, 68.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.3%, 28.6%, 31.4%

OKLCH

0.5545 0.1448 351.1

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: #AF497D;
color: #AF497D;
border-color: #AF497D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF497D?

RGB(175, 73, 125) · HSL(329.4, 41.1%, 48.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.3%, 28.6%, 31.4%)

Does #AF497D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF497D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AF497D background; contrast on black is 4.07:1.