#AE6EB0 Hex Color
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#ae6eb0 is a muted, cool purple with soft gray undertones and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation gives branding, wellness, cosmetics, and spring designs a refined, reflective mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm ivory; black text remains readable at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ae6eb0.
Questions about #ae6eb0
What is #ae6eb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae6eb0 is rgb(174, 110, 176), in HSL hsl(298, 29%, 56%) and in CMYK 1%, 37%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #ae6eb0?
Navy and warm ivory pair well with #ae6eb0, creating a balanced palette that keeps its cool, reflective character while adding depth and warmth; charcoal can also support it for a quieter, more polished contrast.
Does #ae6eb0 read as a warm or cool color?
#ae6eb0 reads cool because its purple base is softened by gray undertones rather than red or yellow warmth. Its restrained saturation keeps the effect gentle, making it feel reflective and composed instead of bright, dramatic, or strongly jewel-toned.
Is #ae6eb0 readable on white or black?
#ae6eb0 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.