#AE258E

#AE258E

Color Values

HEX

#AE258E

RGB

174, 37, 142

HSL

314.0, 64.9%, 41.4%

HSV

314.0, 78.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.7%, 18.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5237 0.2007 339.6

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: #AE258E;
color: #AE258E;
border-color: #AE258E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE258E?

RGB(174, 37, 142) · HSL(314.0, 64.9%, 41.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.7%, 18.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE258E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE258E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE258E background; contrast on black is 3.45:1.