#AE8CB1

#AE8CB1

Color Values

HEX

#AE8CB1

RGB

174, 140, 177

HSL

295.1, 19.2%, 62.2%

HSV

295.1, 20.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

1.7%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6838 0.0659 323.6

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: #AE8CB1;
color: #AE8CB1;
border-color: #AE8CB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8CB1?

RGB(174, 140, 177) · HSL(295.1, 19.2%, 62.2%) · CMYK(1.7%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%)

Does #AE8CB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8CB1?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8CB1 background; contrast on black is 7.19:1.