#AE9DB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #AE9DB9

A subtle purple shade, #AE9DB9 appears as (174, 157, 185) in RGB and (276°, 17%, 67%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSilver
HEX
#AE9DB9
RGB
174, 157, 185
HSL
276°, 17%, 67%
CMYK
6%, 15%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #AE9DB9;
background-color: #AE9DB9;
border-color: #AE9DB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE9DB9;
border: 2px solid #AE9DB9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#AE9DB9]
text-[#AE9DB9]
border-[#AE9DB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE9DB9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE9DB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE9DB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #AE9DB9; 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 #AE9DB9; background-color: #AE9DB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #AE9DB920; border-left: 4px solid #AE9DB9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #AE9DB9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE9DB9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 157, 185

Red: 174 / Green: 157 / Blue: 185

HSL

276°, 17%, 67%

Hue: 276° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

6%, 15%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #AE9DB9?

#AE9DB9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE9DB9 to RGB:

rgb(174, 157, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE9DB9 to HSL:

hsl(276, 17%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE9DB9 to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#AE9DB9 is a subtle purple color with RGB values of 174, 157, 185 and HSL of 276°, 17%, 67%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE9DB9 is #A8B99D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9F9DB9.

Use #AE9DB9 in CSS: color: #AE9DB9 or background-color: #AE9DB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE9DB9

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.32:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9DB9?

#AE9DB9 is a subtle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #AE9DB9?

#AE9DB9 in RGB is (174, 157, 185) - 174 red, 157 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #AE9DB9 in CSS?

Use #AE9DB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE9DB9?

#A8B99D (complementary), #9F9DB9 (analogous), and #897099 (lighter shade) work well with #AE9DB9.