#AE35C3

#AE35C3

Overview

#AE35C3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 53, 195, in HSL 291.1°, 57.3%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 10.8%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE35C3

RGB

174, 53, 195

HSL

291.1, 57.3%, 48.6%

HSV

291.1, 72.8%, 76.5%

CMYK

10.8%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.5662 0.2238 321.3

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: #AE35C3;
color: #AE35C3;
border-color: #AE35C3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE35C3?

RGB(174, 53, 195) · HSL(291.1, 57.3%, 48.6%) · CMYK(10.8%, 72.8%, 0.0%, 23.5%)

Does #AE35C3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.13:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE35C3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE35C3 background; contrast on black is 4.1:1.