#AA8AA5

#AA8AA5

Overview

#AA8AA5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 170, 138, 165, in HSL 309.4°, 15.8%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.8%, 2.9%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#AA8AA5

RGB

170, 138, 165

HSL

309.4, 15.8%, 60.4%

HSV

309.4, 18.8%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.8%, 2.9%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.6717 0.0539 331.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AA8AA5;
color: #AA8AA5;
border-color: #AA8AA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA8AA5?

RGB(170, 138, 165) · HSL(309.4, 15.8%, 60.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.8%, 2.9%, 33.3%)

Does #AA8AA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA8AA5?

Use 000000 text on a #AA8AA5 background; contrast on black is 6.89:1.