#AE229C

#AE229C

Overview

#AE229C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 34, 156, in HSL 307.7°, 67.3%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.5%, 10.3%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE229C

RGB

174, 34, 156

HSL

307.7, 67.3%, 40.8%

HSV

307.7, 80.5%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.5%, 10.3%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5289 0.2127 334.3

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: #AE229C;
color: #AE229C;
border-color: #AE229C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE229C?

RGB(174, 34, 156) · HSL(307.7, 67.3%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.5%, 10.3%, 31.8%)

Does #AE229C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE229C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE229C background; contrast on black is 3.51:1.