#AE6CB5 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE6CB5

A delicate magenta shade, #AE6CB5 appears as (174, 108, 181) in RGB and (294°, 33%, 57%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid

HEX

#AE6CB5

RGB

174, 108, 181

HSL

294°, 33%, 57%

CMYK

4%, 40%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE6CB5;
background-color: #AE6CB5;
border-color: #AE6CB5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE6CB5;
border: 2px solid #AE6CB5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE6CB5]
text-[#AE6CB5]
border-[#AE6CB5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE6CB5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE6CB5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE6CB5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE6CB5; 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 #AE6CB5; background-color: #AE6CB515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE6CB520; border-left: 4px solid #AE6CB5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE6CB5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE6CB5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 108, 181

Red: 174 / Green: 108 / Blue: 181

HSL

294°, 33%, 57%

Hue: 294° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

4%, 40%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #AE6CB5?

#AE6CB5 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

74B66D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE6CB5 to RGB:

rgb(174, 108, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE6CB5 to HSL:

hsl(294, 33%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE6CB5 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 40%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AE6CB5 is a pastel magenta color with RGB values of 174, 108, 181 and HSL of 294°, 33%, 57%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE6CB5 is #74B66D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8A6DB6.

Use #AE6CB5 in CSS: color: #AE6CB5 or background-color: #AE6CB5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE6CB5

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.61:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE6CB5?

#AE6CB5 is a pastel magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AE6CB5?

#AE6CB5 in RGB is (174, 108, 181) - 174 red, 108 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #AE6CB5 in CSS?

Use #AE6CB5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE6CB5?

#74B66D (complementary), #8A6DB6 (analogous), and #87488E (lighter shade) work well with #AE6CB5.