#AE0E4D Hex Color
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#ae0e4d is a dark, saturated red-magenta with warm pink undertones and strong visual energy. The hex code works best as a focused accent, call-to-action, or branding highlight rather than a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or pale blush for contrast. White text reads clearly at about 7.1:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ae0e4d
What is #ae0e4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae0e4d is rgb(174, 14, 77), in HSL hsl(336, 85%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 56%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae0e4d?
#ae0e4d pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted blush, which give its saturated red-magenta character room without competing for attention and keep layouts from feeling overly sweet or theatrical. Use charcoal for a sharper editorial feel, or warm cream for softer contrast.
Is #ae0e4d readable on white or black?
#ae0e4d has a 7.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.