#AE8A9F

#AE8A9F

Overview

#AE8A9F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 174, 138, 159, in HSL 325.0°, 18.2%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.7%, 8.6%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE8A9F

RGB

174, 138, 159

HSL

325.0, 18.2%, 61.2%

HSV

325.0, 20.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.7%, 8.6%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6737 0.0522 342.7

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: #AE8A9F;
color: #AE8A9F;
border-color: #AE8A9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8A9F?

RGB(174, 138, 159) · HSL(325.0, 18.2%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.7%, 8.6%, 31.8%)

Does #AE8A9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8A9F?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8A9F background; contrast on black is 6.94:1.