#AE498C

#AE498C

Color Values

HEX

#AE498C

RGB

174, 73, 140

HSL

320.2, 40.9%, 48.4%

HSV

320.2, 58.0%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.0%, 19.5%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.559 0.1531 342.6

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: #AE498C;
color: #AE498C;
border-color: #AE498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE498C?

RGB(174, 73, 140) · HSL(320.2, 40.9%, 48.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 58.0%, 19.5%, 31.8%)

Does #AE498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE498C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE498C background; contrast on black is 4.13:1.