#AE8EB3

#AE8EB3

Color Values

HEX

#AE8EB3

RGB

174, 142, 179

HSL

291.9, 19.6%, 62.9%

HSV

291.9, 20.7%, 70.2%

CMYK

2.8%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6884 0.0644 321.8

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: #AE8EB3;
color: #AE8EB3;
border-color: #AE8EB3;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.32:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE8EB3?

RGB(174, 142, 179) · HSL(291.9, 19.6%, 62.9%) · CMYK(2.8%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #AE8EB3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #AE8EB3?

Use 000000 text on a #AE8EB3 background; contrast on black is 7.32:1.