#AE558E

#AE558E

Color Values

HEX

#AE558E

RGB

174, 85, 142

HSL

321.6, 35.5%, 50.8%

HSV

321.6, 51.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.1%, 18.4%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5763 0.1349 343.0

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: #AE558E;
color: #AE558E;
border-color: #AE558E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE558E?

RGB(174, 85, 142) · HSL(321.6, 35.5%, 50.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.1%, 18.4%, 31.8%)

Does #AE558E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE558E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE558E background; contrast on black is 4.49:1.