#AE227D

#AE227D

Color Values

HEX

#AE227D

RGB

174, 34, 125

HSL

321.0, 67.3%, 40.8%

HSV

321.0, 80.5%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.5%, 28.2%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5137 0.1933 346.5

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: #AE227D;
color: #AE227D;
border-color: #AE227D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE227D?

RGB(174, 34, 125) · HSL(321.0, 67.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.5%, 28.2%, 31.8%)

Does #AE227D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE227D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE227D background; contrast on black is 3.32:1.