#AE77B2

#AE77B2

Color Values

HEX

#AE77B2

RGB

174, 119, 178

HSL

295.9, 27.7%, 58.2%

HSV

295.9, 33.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

2.2%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.6459 0.1058 324.4

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: #AE77B2;
color: #AE77B2;
border-color: #AE77B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE77B2?

RGB(174, 119, 178) · HSL(295.9, 27.7%, 58.2%) · CMYK(2.2%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #AE77B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE77B2?

Use 000000 text on a #AE77B2 background; contrast on black is 6.08:1.