#AE6798 Hex Color
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Not a bright magenta, #ae6798 is a dusty, muted shade with a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it soft and calm, though it can read muddy across large areas, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent instead of a dominant base. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal. The hex code #ae6798 also has enough contrast for black body text at about 5.2:1, which meets AA.
Questions about #ae6798
What is #ae6798 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae6798 is rgb(174, 103, 152), in HSL hsl(319, 30%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 13%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #ae6798?
Deep teal and warm charcoal give #ae6798 contrast without fighting its muted character. Cream softens it for gentle packaging, while dark plum pushes it toward nightlife and cosmetics palettes.
Is #ae6798 readable on white or black?
#ae6798 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.