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#AE5B86 color code is #AE5B86. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ae5b86.

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#AE5B86 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AE5B86 is 0.1820. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.53:1 against white and 4.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AE5B86 on white4.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AE5B86 on black4.64:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #AE5B864.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AE5B864.64:1AA

#AE5B86 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AE5B86?+
The hex code for #AE5B86 is #AE5B86. In RGB it's rgb(174, 91, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(329, 34%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #AE5B86?+
#AE5B86 in RGB is (174, 91, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 91, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #AE5B86?+
#AE5B86 converts to CMYK(0%, 48%, 23%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AE5B86.
Is #ae5b86 a warm or cool color?+
#AE5B86 (#AE5B86) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 329° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ae5b86 belong to?+
#AE5B86 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 329°, 34%, 52% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ae5b86 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AE5B86 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.53:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ae5b86?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AE5B86 (#AE5B86) is 7432 C Mulberry Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AE5B86 in design

Practical guidance for using #ae5b86 (#AE5B86) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AE5B86 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AE5B86 (#AE5B86) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

#AE5B86 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

#AE5B86 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.