#AE88B5

#AE88B5

Overview

#AE88B5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 174, 136, 181, in HSL 290.7°, 23.3%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 3.9%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE88B5

RGB

174, 136, 181

HSL

290.7, 23.3%, 62.2%

HSV

290.7, 24.9%, 71.0%

CMYK

3.9%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.6778 0.0778 321.1

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: #AE88B5;
color: #AE88B5;
border-color: #AE88B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 300 #C4B5FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE88B5?

RGB(174, 136, 181) · HSL(290.7, 23.3%, 62.2%) · CMYK(3.9%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 29.0%)

Does #AE88B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE88B5?

Use 000000 text on a #AE88B5 background; contrast on black is 6.99:1.