#AE8EB2

#AE8EB2

Color Values

HEX

#AE8EB2

RGB

174, 142, 178

HSL

293.3, 18.9%, 62.7%

HSV

293.3, 20.2%, 69.8%

CMYK

2.2%, 20.2%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.688 0.0633 322.6

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: #AE8EB2;
color: #AE8EB2;
border-color: #AE8EB2;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.31:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8EB2?

RGB(174, 142, 178) · HSL(293.3, 18.9%, 62.7%) · CMYK(2.2%, 20.2%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #AE8EB2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE8EB2?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8EB2 background; contrast on black is 7.31:1.