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#AE4CA2 color code is #AE4CA2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ae4ca2.

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#AE4CA2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AE4CA2 is 0.1678. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.82:1 against white and 4.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AE4CA2 on white4.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AE4CA2 on black4.36:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AE4CA24.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AE4CA24.36:1AA Large

#AE4CA2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AE4CA2?+
The hex code for #AE4CA2 is #AE4CA2. In RGB it's rgb(174, 76, 162), and in HSL it's hsl(307, 39%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #AE4CA2?+
#AE4CA2 in RGB is (174, 76, 162). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 76, 162).
What is the CMYK value of #AE4CA2?+
#AE4CA2 converts to CMYK(0%, 56%, 7%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AE4CA2.
Is #ae4ca2 a warm or cool color?+
#AE4CA2 (#AE4CA2) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 307° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ae4ca2 belong to?+
#AE4CA2 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 307°, 39%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #ae4ca2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AE4CA2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.82:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ae4ca2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AE4CA2 (#AE4CA2) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AE4CA2 in design

Practical guidance for using #ae4ca2 (#AE4CA2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AE4CA2 (#AE4CA2) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #ae4ca2 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AE4CA2 (#AE4CA2) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AE4CA2 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#AE4CA2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.