#AE5D8A Hex Color
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#ae5d8a is a dusty, muted pink with a soft purple lean. Its low saturation keeps it matte and mellow, closer to dried roses than candy pink. It works best as a supporting tone or mid-size background rather than a bold accent, and it reads warm next to deep plum or charcoal. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #ae5d8a
What is #ae5d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae5d8a is rgb(174, 93, 138), in HSL hsl(327, 33%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 21%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae5d8a?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its dusty warmth, while cream softens it into something gentler. Avoid pairing it with bright white, which makes the muted tone look washed out.
Does #ae5d8a read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The red base gives it warmth, but the heavy gray in the mix tempers any brightness, keeping it subdued and understated.
Is #ae5d8a readable on white or black?
#ae5d8a has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.