#AA99AD

#AA99AD

Color Values

HEX

#AA99AD

RGB

170, 153, 173

HSL

291.0, 10.9%, 63.9%

HSV

291.0, 11.6%, 67.8%

CMYK

1.7%, 11.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.7041 0.0346 321.2

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: #AA99AD;
color: #AA99AD;
border-color: #AA99AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.87:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AA99AD?

RGB(170, 153, 173) · HSL(291.0, 10.9%, 63.9%) · CMYK(1.7%, 11.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #AA99AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AA99AD?

Use 000000 text on a #AA99AD background; contrast on black is 7.87:1.