#AD27B4 Color Information

Hex color code: #AD27B4

A understated magenta shade, #AD27B4 appears as (173, 39, 180) in RGB and (297°, 64%, 43%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Orchid

HEX

#AD27B4

RGB

173, 39, 180

HSL

297°, 64%, 43%

CMYK

4%, 78%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AD27B4;
background-color: #AD27B4;
border-color: #AD27B4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AD27B4;
border: 2px solid #AD27B4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AD27B4]
text-[#AD27B4]
border-[#AD27B4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AD27B4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AD27B4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AD27B4; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AD27B4; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #AD27B4; background-color: #AD27B415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AD27B420; border-left: 4px solid #AD27B4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AD27B4; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AD27B4 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

173, 39, 180

Red: 173 / Green: 39 / Blue: 180

HSL

297°, 64%, 43%

Hue: 297° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

4%, 78%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 78% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #AD27B4?

#AD27B4 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2EB427

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AD27B4 to RGB:

rgb(173, 39, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AD27B4 to HSL:

hsl(297, 64%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AD27B4 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 78%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated magenta tone, #AD27B4 has RGB (173, 39, 180) and HSL (297°, 64%, 43%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AD27B4 is #2EB427, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6727B4.

Use #AD27B4 in CSS: color: #AD27B4 or background-color: #AD27B4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AD27B4

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.73:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD27B4?

#AD27B4 is a understated magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AD27B4?

#AD27B4 in RGB is (173, 39, 180) - 173 red, 39 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #AD27B4 in CSS?

Use #AD27B4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AD27B4?

#2EB427 (complementary), #6727B4 (analogous), and #711A75 (lighter shade) work well with #AD27B4.