#AE557D Hex Color
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Muted pink with a dusty plum undertone. #ae557d feels warm and mellow, which suits cosmetics packaging, confectionery, and romantic branding. It works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, since it can turn muddy next to bright whites. White text passes AA contrast on this hex code, so it holds up behind small body text.
Questions about #ae557d
What is #ae557d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae557d is rgb(174, 85, 125), in HSL hsl(333, 35%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 28%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae557d?
Pair #ae557d with deep teal, cream, or charcoal for the strongest contrast. Its muted warmth also flatters sage and other dusty greens without feeling obvious.
Is #ae557d readable on white or black?
#ae557d has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.