#AE2C9B

#AE2C9B

Overview

#AE2C9B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 44, 155, in HSL 308.8°, 59.6%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.7%, 10.9%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE2C9B

RGB

174, 44, 155

HSL

308.8, 59.6%, 42.7%

HSV

308.8, 74.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.7%, 10.9%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5356 0.2025 334.7

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: #AE2C9B;
color: #AE2C9B;
border-color: #AE2C9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE2C9B?

RGB(174, 44, 155) · HSL(308.8, 59.6%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.7%, 10.9%, 31.8%)

Does #AE2C9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE2C9B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE2C9B background; contrast on black is 3.63:1.