#AE428D

#AE428D

Color Values

HEX

#AE428D

RGB

174, 66, 141

HSL

318.3, 45.0%, 47.1%

HSV

318.3, 62.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.1%, 19.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5507 0.1645 341.5

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: #AE428D;
color: #AE428D;
border-color: #AE428D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE428D?

RGB(174, 66, 141) · HSL(318.3, 45.0%, 47.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.1%, 19.0%, 31.8%)

Does #AE428D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE428D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE428D background; contrast on black is 3.96:1.