#AE12B4

#AE12B4

Color Values

HEX

#AE12B4

RGB

174, 18, 180

HSL

297.8, 81.8%, 38.8%

HSV

297.8, 90.0%, 70.6%

CMYK

3.3%, 90.0%, 0.0%, 29.4%

OKLCH

0.5354 0.2399 326.4

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: #AE12B4;
color: #AE12B4;
border-color: #AE12B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE12B4?

RGB(174, 18, 180) · HSL(297.8, 81.8%, 38.8%) · CMYK(3.3%, 90.0%, 0.0%, 29.4%)

Does #AE12B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE12B4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE12B4 background; contrast on black is 3.55:1.