#AE5EB5

#AE5EB5

Color Values

HEX

#AE5EB5

RGB

174, 94, 181

HSL

295.2, 37.0%, 53.9%

HSV

295.2, 48.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

3.9%, 48.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6069 0.153 324.2

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: #AE5EB5;
color: #AE5EB5;
border-color: #AE5EB5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE5EB5?

RGB(174, 94, 181) · HSL(295.2, 37.0%, 53.9%) · CMYK(3.9%, 48.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #AE5EB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE5EB5?

Use 000000 text on a #AE5EB5 background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.