#AC59D9 Color Information

Hex color code: #AC59D9

#AC59D9 is a subtle purple color. In RGB it is (172, 89, 217), and in HSL it is (279°, 63%, 60%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#AC59D9
RGB
172, 89, 217
HSL
279°, 63%, 60%
CMYK
21%, 59%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AC59D9;
background-color: #AC59D9;
border-color: #AC59D9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AC59D9;
border: 2px solid #AC59D9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AC59D9]
text-[#AC59D9]
border-[#AC59D9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AC59D9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AC59D9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AC59D9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AC59D9; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AC59D9; background-color: #AC59D915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AC59D920; border-left: 4px solid #AC59D9; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AC59D9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AC59D9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

172, 89, 217

Red: 172 / Green: 89 / Blue: 217

HSL

279°, 63%, 60%

Hue: 279° / Saturation: 63% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

21%, 59%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 59% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #AC59D9?

#AC59D9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AC59D9 to RGB:

rgb(172, 89, 217)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AC59D9 to HSL:

hsl(279, 63%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AC59D9 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 59%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AC59D9 is a understated purple color with RGB values of 172, 89, 217 and HSL of 279°, 63%, 60%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AC59D9 is #86D959, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6C59D9.

Use #AC59D9 in CSS: color: #AC59D9 or background-color: #AC59D9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AC59D9

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.19:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC59D9?

#AC59D9 is a understated purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AC59D9?

#AC59D9 in RGB is (172, 89, 217) - 172 red, 89 green, and 217 blue.

How to use #AC59D9 in CSS?

Use #AC59D9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AC59D9?

#86D959 (complementary), #6C59D9 (analogous), and #882ABB (lighter shade) work well with #AC59D9.