#AE3E99

#AE3E99

Color Values

HEX

#AE3E99

RGB

174, 62, 153

HSL

311.2, 47.5%, 46.3%

HSV

311.2, 64.4%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.4%, 12.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5517 0.1788 335.9

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: #AE3E99;
color: #AE3E99;
border-color: #AE3E99;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE3E99?

RGB(174, 62, 153) · HSL(311.2, 47.5%, 46.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.4%, 12.1%, 31.8%)

Does #AE3E99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE3E99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE3E99 background; contrast on black is 3.95:1.