#AE42B3

#AE42B3

Overview

#AE42B3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 66, 179, in HSL 297.3°, 46.1%, 48.0%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 63.1%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE42B3

RGB

174, 66, 179

HSL

297.3, 46.1%, 48.0%

HSV

297.3, 63.1%, 70.2%

CMYK

2.8%, 63.1%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5696 0.1943 325.9

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: #AE42B3;
color: #AE42B3;
border-color: #AE42B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE42B3?

RGB(174, 66, 179) · HSL(297.3, 46.1%, 48.0%) · CMYK(2.8%, 63.1%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #AE42B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE42B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE42B3 background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.