#AE226C

#AE226C

Color Values

HEX

#AE226C

RGB

174, 34, 108

HSL

328.3, 67.3%, 40.8%

HSV

328.3, 80.5%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.5%, 37.9%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5069 0.1848 354.2

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: #AE226C;
color: #AE226C;
border-color: #AE226C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE226C?

RGB(174, 34, 108) · HSL(328.3, 67.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.5%, 37.9%, 31.8%)

Does #AE226C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.47:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE226C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE226C background; contrast on black is 3.25:1.