#AE79B5

#AE79B5

Color Values

HEX

#AE79B5

RGB

174, 121, 181

HSL

293.0, 28.8%, 59.2%

HSV

293.0, 33.1%, 71.0%

CMYK

3.9%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6507 0.1054 322.6

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: #AE79B5;
color: #AE79B5;
border-color: #AE79B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE79B5?

RGB(174, 121, 181) · HSL(293.0, 28.8%, 59.2%) · CMYK(3.9%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #AE79B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE79B5?

Use 000000 text on a #AE79B5 background; contrast on black is 6.2:1.