#AE61AE Color Information

Hex color code: #AE61AE

#AE61AE is a subtle magenta color. In RGB it is (174, 97, 174), and in HSL it is (300°, 32%, 53%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#AE61AE
RGB
174, 97, 174
HSL
300°, 32%, 53%
CMYK
0%, 44%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AE61AE;
background-color: #AE61AE;
border-color: #AE61AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE61AE;
border: 2px solid #AE61AE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AE61AE]
text-[#AE61AE]
border-[#AE61AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE61AE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE61AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE61AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AE61AE; 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 #AE61AE; background-color: #AE61AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AE61AE20; border-left: 4px solid #AE61AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE61AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE61AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 97, 174

Red: 174 / Green: 97 / Blue: 174

HSL

300°, 32%, 53%

Hue: 300° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 44%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #AE61AE?

#AE61AE is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE61AE to RGB:

rgb(174, 97, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE61AE to HSL:

hsl(300, 32%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE61AE to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 44%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle magenta tone, #AE61AE has RGB (174, 97, 174) and HSL (300°, 32%, 53%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE61AE is #61AE61, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8761AE.

Use #AE61AE in CSS: color: #AE61AE or background-color: #AE61AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE61AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.12:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE61AE?

#AE61AE is a subtle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AE61AE?

#AE61AE in RGB is (174, 97, 174) - 174 red, 97 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #AE61AE in CSS?

Use #AE61AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE61AE?

#61AE61 (complementary), #8761AE (analogous), and #804280 (lighter shade) work well with #AE61AE.