#AE158E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE158E?

RGB(174, 21, 142), HSL(312.5, 78.5%, 38.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 87.9%, 18.4%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #AE158E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.37:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AE158E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 21, 142, in HSL 312.5°, 78.5%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.9%, 18.4%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE158E

RGB

174, 21, 142

HSL

312.5, 78.5%, 38.2%

HSV

312.5, 87.9%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.9%, 18.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5147 0.213 339.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.