#AE9CAC

#AE9CAC

Color Values

HEX

#AE9CAC

RGB

174, 156, 172

HSL

306.7, 10.0%, 64.7%

HSV

306.7, 10.3%, 68.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.3%, 1.1%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.7134 0.0307 329.4

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: #AE9CAC;
color: #AE9CAC;
border-color: #AE9CAC;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE9CAC?

RGB(174, 156, 172) · HSL(306.7, 10.0%, 64.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 10.3%, 1.1%, 31.8%)

Does #AE9CAC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.58:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE9CAC?

Use 000000 text on a #AE9CAC background; contrast on black is 8.15:1.