#AE93A3 color
The hex color #AE93A3 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.2% red, 57.6% green and 63.9% blue (174, 147, 163).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 14% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 6% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Classy Mauve (#BB99AA), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.5:1).
#AE93A3 color codes
| HEX | #AE93A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(174, 147, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.2%, 57.6%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 14%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 16%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.76, 12.86, -4.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.76, 13.67, 340.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.5, 32.511, 39.101) | |
| Decimal | 11441059 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AE93A3, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AE93A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AE93A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AE93A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9498a4Protanopia
no red cones#9a9ca2Deuteranopia
no green cones#b29398Tritanopia
no blue cones#9a9a9aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ae93a3; }
.text { color: #ae93a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ae93a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(174 147 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ae93a3, #ae9395); }
Similar colors
#bb99aaClassy Mauve#a2919bNirvana#b39eb5Pastel Purple#c19fb3Lily#af8ba8Voila!#b090b2Metal Petal#b7a5adFoggy Plum#bb99bbDripping Wisteria
Questions
- What color is #AE93A3?
- #AE93A3 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Classy Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AE93A3?
- The RGB value is 174, 147, 163: 174 red, 147 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AE93A3?
- The complementary color is #93AE9E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AE93A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.5:1 and white text 2.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.