#AE42BC

#AE42BC

Overview

#AE42BC is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 66, 188, in HSL 293.1°, 48.0%, 49.8%, and in CMYK 7.4%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE42BC

RGB

174, 66, 188

HSL

293.1, 48.0%, 49.8%

HSV

293.1, 64.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

7.4%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5747 0.2021 322.9

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: #AE42BC;
color: #AE42BC;
border-color: #AE42BC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE42BC?

RGB(174, 66, 188) · HSL(293.1, 48.0%, 49.8%) · CMYK(7.4%, 64.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%)

Does #AE42BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE42BC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE42BC background; contrast on black is 4.31:1.