#AE518B

#AE518B

Color Values

HEX

#AE518B

RGB

174, 81, 139

HSL

322.6, 36.5%, 50.0%

HSV

322.6, 53.4%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.4%, 20.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5694 0.1395 344.2

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: #AE518B;
color: #AE518B;
border-color: #AE518B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE518B?

RGB(174, 81, 139) · HSL(322.6, 36.5%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.4%, 20.1%, 31.8%)

Does #AE518B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE518B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE518B background; contrast on black is 4.35:1.