#AE12AC

#AE12AC

Color Values

HEX

#AE12AC

RGB

174, 18, 172

HSL

300.8, 81.3%, 37.6%

HSV

300.8, 89.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.7%, 1.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5304 0.2343 328.9

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: #AE12AC;
color: #AE12AC;
border-color: #AE12AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE12AC?

RGB(174, 18, 172) · HSL(300.8, 81.3%, 37.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 89.7%, 1.1%, 31.8%)

Does #AE12AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE12AC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE12AC background; contrast on black is 3.48:1.