#AF00AF

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Darkmagenta.

About #AF00AF

The hex code #AF00AF represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkmagenta. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 175, 0, and 175.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#AF00AF
RGB175, 0, 175
HSL300.0°, 100.0%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 100%, 0%, 31%
HSV300.0°, 100.0%, 68.6%
LAB41.5, 74.1, -45.9
XYZ25.4, 12.2, 41.6
Decimal11468975

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.10:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.44:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.83:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.93:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #AF00AF; }
.text-color { color: #AF00AF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #AF00AF; }

Similar Colors

Darkmagenta
#8B008B