#AE288E

#AE288E

Color Values

HEX

#AE288E

RGB

174, 40, 142

HSL

314.3, 62.6%, 42.0%

HSV

314.3, 77.0%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 18.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5259 0.1978 339.7

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: #AE288E;
color: #AE288E;
border-color: #AE288E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.01:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE288E?

RGB(174, 40, 142) · HSL(314.3, 62.6%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 18.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE288E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE288E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE288E background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.