#AE538D

#AE538D

Color Values

HEX

#AE538D

RGB

174, 83, 141

HSL

321.8, 36.0%, 50.4%

HSV

321.8, 52.3%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.3%, 19.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.573 0.1375 343.3

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: #AE538D;
color: #AE538D;
border-color: #AE538D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE538D?

RGB(174, 83, 141) · HSL(321.8, 36.0%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.3%, 19.0%, 31.8%)

Does #AE538D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE538D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE538D background; contrast on black is 4.42:1.