#AE8AA6

#AE8AA6

Overview

#AE8AA6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 174, 138, 166, in HSL 313.3°, 18.2%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.7%, 4.6%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE8AA6

RGB

174, 138, 166

HSL

313.3, 18.2%, 61.2%

HSV

313.3, 20.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.7%, 4.6%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.676 0.0583 334.1

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: #AE8AA6;
color: #AE8AA6;
border-color: #AE8AA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.01:1

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 #AE8AA6?

RGB(174, 138, 166) · HSL(313.3, 18.2%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.7%, 4.6%, 31.8%)

Does #AE8AA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8AA6?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8AA6 background; contrast on black is 6.99:1.