#AE257A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE257A?

RGB(174, 37, 122), HSL(322.8, 64.9%, 41.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.7%, 29.9%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #AE257A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AE257A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 37, 122, in HSL 322.8°, 64.9%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.7%, 29.9%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE257A

RGB

174, 37, 122

HSL

322.8, 64.9%, 41.4%

HSV

322.8, 78.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.7%, 29.9%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5146 0.1888 348.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.