#AE38C5

#AE38C5

Overview

#AE38C5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 56, 197, in HSL 290.2°, 55.7%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 11.7%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE38C5

RGB

174, 56, 197

HSL

290.2, 55.7%, 49.6%

HSV

290.2, 71.6%, 77.3%

CMYK

11.7%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5701 0.2221 320.6

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: #AE38C5;
color: #AE38C5;
border-color: #AE38C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE38C5?

RGB(174, 56, 197) · HSL(290.2, 55.7%, 49.6%) · CMYK(11.7%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%)

Does #AE38C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE38C5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE38C5 background; contrast on black is 4.17:1.