#AE75E4

#AE75E4

Overview

#AE75E4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 174, 117, 228, in HSL 270.8°, 67.3%, 67.6%, and in CMYK 23.7%, 48.7%, 0.0%, 10.6%. The nearest named color is mediumpurple 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE75E4

RGB

174, 117, 228

HSL

270.8, 67.3%, 67.6%

HSV

270.8, 48.7%, 89.4%

CMYK

23.7%, 48.7%, 0.0%, 10.6%

OKLCH

0.6668 0.1669 306.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AE75E4;
color: #AE75E4;
border-color: #AE75E4;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE75E4?

RGB(174, 117, 228) · HSL(270.8, 67.3%, 67.6%) · CMYK(23.7%, 48.7%, 0.0%, 10.6%)

Does #AE75E4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE75E4?

Use 000000 text on a #AE75E4 background; contrast on black is 6.46:1.