#AE156B

#AE156B

Overview

#AE156B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 21, 107, in HSL 326.3Β°, 78.5%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.9%, 38.5%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE156B

RGB

174, 21, 107

HSL

326.3, 78.5%, 38.2%

HSV

326.3, 87.9%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.9%, 38.5%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.499 0.1942 353.7

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: #AE156B;
color: #AE156B;
border-color: #AE156B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE156B?

RGB(174, 21, 107) · HSL(326.3, 78.5%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.9%, 38.5%, 31.8%)

Does #AE156B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE156B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE156B background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.