#AE196C

#AE196C

Color Values

HEX

#AE196C

RGB

174, 25, 108

HSL

326.6, 74.9%, 39.0%

HSV

326.6, 85.6%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.6%, 37.9%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5014 0.192 353.5

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: #AE196C;
color: #AE196C;
border-color: #AE196C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE196C?

RGB(174, 25, 108) · HSL(326.6, 74.9%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.6%, 37.9%, 31.8%)

Does #AE196C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE196C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE196C background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.