Color #AE1981 Color / Colour Code #AE1981
This page shows the hex color code for color #ae1981 (#AE1981). The colour is a pink tone with 75% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AE1981 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AE1981 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 288, 318, and 348 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 318, 78, and 198 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AE1981
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 318 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 318 to 3 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 318 with its complement at 138 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AE1981
Lightness variations at hue 318 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AE1981
Design Use Cases for #AE1981
Vibrant Brand Color
#AE1981 has a strong 75% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 39% lightness, #AE1981 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#AE1981 is in the pink range (hue 318). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AE1981 (hue 318) to its complement at hue 138. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 348. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ae1981, #19ae46);
CSS Code for #AE1981
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About Color #AE1981 (#AE1981)
#AE1981 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 174 red, 25 green, and 129 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 318 degrees with 75% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AE1981 is 81/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 26% yellow, and 32% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AE1981 against white is 6.45:1 and against black is 3.26:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 27% lightness.
The complementary colour #19AE46 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AE1981. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9019AE and #AE1937, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AE1981?
- #AE1981 is Color #AE1981, a pink color (colour) with RGB(174, 25, 129), HSL(318, 75%, 39%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 26%, 32%). Its perceived brightness is 81/255.
- Is #AE1981 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AE1981 has a contrast ratio of 6.45:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.26:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AE1981?
- The complementary colour is #19AE46 (hue 138). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9019AE and #AE1937. The triadic palette adds #81AE19 and #1981AE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AE1981 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ae1981; or rgb(174, 25, 129); or hsl(318, 75%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 318 75% 39%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.