#AE2959 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE2959

The hex color #AE2959 is a invigorating magenta with RGB values of (174, 41, 89) and HSL of (338°, 62%, 42%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBrown

HEX

#AE2959

RGB

174, 41, 89

HSL

338°, 62%, 42%

CMYK

0%, 76%, 49%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE2959;
background-color: #AE2959;
border-color: #AE2959;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE2959;
border: 2px solid #AE2959;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE2959]
text-[#AE2959]
border-[#AE2959]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE2959]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE2959, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE2959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE2959; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AE2959; background-color: #AE295915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE295920; border-left: 4px solid #AE2959; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AE2959; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE2959 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 41, 89

Red: 174 / Green: 41 / Blue: 89

HSL

338°, 62%, 42%

Hue: 338° / Saturation: 62% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

0%, 76%, 49%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 76% / Yellow: 49% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE2959?

#AE2959 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

29AE7D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE2959 to RGB:

rgb(174, 41, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE2959 to HSL:

hsl(338, 62%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE2959 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 76%, 49%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A fiery magenta tone, #AE2959 has RGB (174, 41, 89) and HSL (338°, 62%, 42%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE2959 is #29AE7D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #AE299C.

Use #AE2959 in CSS: color: #AE2959 or background-color: #AE2959. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE2959

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.26:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE2959?

#AE2959 is a fiery magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #AE2959?

#AE2959 in RGB is (174, 41, 89) - 174 red, 41 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #AE2959 in CSS?

Use #AE2959 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE2959?

#29AE7D (complementary), #AE299C (analogous), and #701A39 (lighter shade) work well with #AE2959.