#AA0082 Hex Color
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The #aa0082 hex code marks a saturated, dark magenta with a lush purple undertone. Its high intensity brings energy and drama to calls to action, cosmetics, nightlife, and fashion. Use it as a small accent or bold type color, since large fields can feel heavy. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #aa0082
What is #aa0082 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa0082 is rgb(170, 0, 130), in HSL hsl(314, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 24%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa0082?
#aa0082 pairs well with navy, charcoal, soft cream, and muted mauve because darker or softened partners contain its strong saturation. Use cream for contrast and warmth, or navy for a moodier, more polished palette.
Is #aa0082 readable on white or black?
#aa0082 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.