#AE889F Hex Color
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This dusty magenta has a muted, desaturated character that avoids the shock of brighter pinks. It works well as a supporting tone in branding or cosmetics, grounding playful themes with a touch of maturity. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #ae889f performs reliably for body copy and UI elements where readability is a priority. Pair it with dark charcoal or olive for a balanced palette.
Questions about #ae889f
What is #ae889f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae889f is rgb(174, 136, 159), in HSL hsl(324, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 9%, 32%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #ae889f readable on white or black?
#ae889f has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.