#AE2CA8

#AE2CA8

Overview

#AE2CA8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 44, 168, in HSL 302.8°, 59.6%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.7%, 3.4%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE2CA8

RGB

174, 44, 168

HSL

302.8, 59.6%, 42.7%

HSV

302.8, 74.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.7%, 3.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5427 0.2119 330.1

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: #AE2CA8;
color: #AE2CA8;
border-color: #AE2CA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE2CA8?

RGB(174, 44, 168) · HSL(302.8, 59.6%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.7%, 3.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE2CA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE2CA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE2CA8 background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.