#AE278B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE278B?

RGB(174, 39, 139), HSL(315.6, 63.4%, 41.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 20.1%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #AE278B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.06:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AE278B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 39, 139, in HSL 315.6°, 63.4%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.6%, 20.1%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE278B

RGB

174, 39, 139

HSL

315.6, 63.4%, 41.8%

HSV

315.6, 77.6%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 20.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5237 0.1968 340.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.