#AE4A74 Hex Color
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A muted, warm pink with plum undertones. #ae4a74 sits at a mid-dark lightness, so white text clears AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1. The low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits cosmetics packaging, confectionery, and romantic branding. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone paired with deep teal or olive; pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Questions about #ae4a74
What is #ae4a74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae4a74 is rgb(174, 74, 116), in HSL hsl(335, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 33%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae4a74?
Deep teal and olive green pair well with #ae4a74 because their cool depth offsets the pink's warmth. Cream and charcoal work too when you want something softer.
Is #ae4a74 readable on white or black?
#ae4a74 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.