#AE51A8

#AE51A8

Overview

#AE51A8 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 81, 168, in HSL 303.9°, 36.5%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.4%, 3.4%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE51A8

RGB

174, 81, 168

HSL

303.9, 36.5%, 50.0%

HSV

303.9, 53.4%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.4%, 3.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5823 0.1624 329.9

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: #AE51A8;
color: #AE51A8;
border-color: #AE51A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE51A8?

RGB(174, 81, 168) · HSL(303.9, 36.5%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.4%, 3.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE51A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE51A8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE51A8 background; contrast on black is 4.54:1.