#AE2A78

#AE2A78

Overview

#AE2A78 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 42, 120, in HSL 324.5Β°, 61.1%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.9%, 31.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE2A78

RGB

174, 42, 120

HSL

324.5, 61.1%, 42.4%

HSV

324.5, 75.9%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.9%, 31.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5176 0.1827 349.3

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: #AE2A78;
color: #AE2A78;
border-color: #AE2A78;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE2A78?

RGB(174, 42, 120) · HSL(324.5, 61.1%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.9%, 31.0%, 31.8%)

Does #AE2A78 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE2A78?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE2A78 background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.