#AE8C9F

#AE8C9F

Overview

#AE8C9F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 174, 140, 159, in HSL 326.5°, 17.3%, 61.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 19.5%, 8.6%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE8C9F

RGB

174, 140, 159

HSL

326.5, 17.3%, 61.6%

HSV

326.5, 19.5%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.5%, 8.6%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.6775 0.0486 343.8

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: #AE8C9F;
color: #AE8C9F;
border-color: #AE8C9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8C9F?

RGB(174, 140, 159) · HSL(326.5, 17.3%, 61.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.5%, 8.6%, 31.8%)

Does #AE8C9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8C9F?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8C9F background; contrast on black is 7.05:1.