#AE38C2

#AE38C2

Overview

#AE38C2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 56, 194, in HSL 291.3°, 55.2%, 49.0%, and in CMYK 10.3%, 71.1%, 0.0%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE38C2

RGB

174, 56, 194

HSL

291.3, 55.2%, 49.0%

HSV

291.3, 71.1%, 76.1%

CMYK

10.3%, 71.1%, 0.0%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.5683 0.2196 321.5

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: #AE38C2;
color: #AE38C2;
border-color: #AE38C2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE38C2?

RGB(174, 56, 194) · HSL(291.3, 55.2%, 49.0%) · CMYK(10.3%, 71.1%, 0.0%, 23.9%)

Does #AE38C2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE38C2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE38C2 background; contrast on black is 4.14:1.