#AE42BE

#AE42BE

Overview

#AE42BE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 66, 190, in HSL 292.3°, 48.8%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 8.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE42BE

RGB

174, 66, 190

HSL

292.3, 48.8%, 50.2%

HSV

292.3, 65.3%, 74.5%

CMYK

8.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.5758 0.2039 322.3

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: #AE42BE;
color: #AE42BE;
border-color: #AE42BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE42BE?

RGB(174, 66, 190) · HSL(292.3, 48.8%, 50.2%) · CMYK(8.4%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #AE42BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE42BE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE42BE background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.