#AE5699 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE5699

The hex color #AE5699 is a subtle magenta with RGB values of (174, 86, 153) and HSL of (314°, 35%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePale Violet Red
HEX
#AE5699
RGB
174, 86, 153
HSL
314°, 35%, 51%
CMYK
0%, 51%, 12%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AE5699;
background-color: #AE5699;
border-color: #AE5699;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE5699;
border: 2px solid #AE5699;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AE5699]
text-[#AE5699]
border-[#AE5699]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE5699]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE5699, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE5699; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AE5699; color: #000000; }

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 #AE5699; background-color: #AE569915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AE569920; border-left: 4px solid #AE5699; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE5699; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE5699 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 86, 153

Red: 174 / Green: 86 / Blue: 153

HSL

314°, 35%, 51%

Hue: 314° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 12%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 51% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE5699?

#AE5699 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #AE5699 to RGB:

rgb(174, 86, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE5699 to HSL:

hsl(314, 35%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE5699 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 51%, 12%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AE5699 is a pastel magenta color with RGB values of 174, 86, 153 and HSL of 314°, 35%, 51%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE5699 is #56AE6B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9656AE.

Use #AE5699 in CSS: color: #AE5699 or background-color: #AE5699. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE5699

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.59:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE5699?

#AE5699 is a pastel magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AE5699?

#AE5699 in RGB is (174, 86, 153) - 174 red, 86 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #AE5699 in CSS?

Use #AE5699 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE5699?

#56AE6B (complementary), #9656AE (analogous), and #7C3C6D (lighter shade) work well with #AE5699.