The Amber Border before Persisting

#ad2dab RGB(173,45,171)

About this color

The Amber Border before Persisting settles into a medium-dark magenta territory with a vivid quality that feels neutral — captured at #ad2dab, RGB(173, 45, 171).

#ad2dabRGB(173, 45, 171)

HSL 301° · 59% saturation · 43% lightness

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Psychology

Mid magenta is a colour of statements: used where subtlety is not the goal.

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History

Magenta was named after the Battle of Magenta in 1859 — the same year the synthetic fuchsine dye was discovered, an early example of current events lending their name to a colour.

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Design use

In design terms, a mid-toned magenta like this handles accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, magenta's complement leans green — a striking combination used in fashion and editorial work. Warm neutrals and whites are gentler companions that let the magenta lead.

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Color formats

Name
The Amber Border before Persisting
HEX
#ad2dab
RGB
rgb(173,45,171)
RGB%
rgb(67.8%,17.6%,67.1%)
HSL
hsl(301,59%,43%)
HSV
hsv(301,74%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,74,1,32)
LAB
lab(44,65,-40)
LCH
lch(44,76,328)
sRGB
(0.678,0.176,0.671)
HEX8
#ad2dabff
CSS Name
Decimal
173045171

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
59%
Hue
301°
Chroma
76
Temperature
WarmCool
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