#AE266D

#AE266D

Overview

#AE266D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 38, 109, in HSL 328.7°, 64.2%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.2%, 37.4%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE266D

RGB

174, 38, 109

HSL

328.7, 64.2%, 41.6%

HSV

328.7, 78.2%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.2%, 37.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5102 0.1815 354.1

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: #AE266D;
color: #AE266D;
border-color: #AE266D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE266D?

RGB(174, 38, 109) · HSL(328.7, 64.2%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.2%, 37.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE266D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE266D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE266D background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.