#AA0F79 Hex Color

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#aa0f79 is a saturated, dark pink with warm red and subtle purple undertones. Its strong saturation brings energy and intensity, while its low lightness adds drama and mystery. Use it as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or fashion and cosmetics highlight rather than a full background. The hex code #aa0f79 supports white text at about 6.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #aa0f79

What is #aa0f79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa0f79 is rgb(170, 15, 121), in HSL hsl(319, 84%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 29%, 33%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa0f79?
For a balanced palette, #aa0f79 pairs well with grounding colors such as charcoal, cream, and navy, which temper its saturated pink character without competing for attention in layouts and interfaces.
Does #aa0f79 work with white text?
Yes. #aa0f79 supports white text at roughly a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG threshold for normal-sized text and making it suitable for buttons, labels, and other dark accent surfaces.
Is #aa0f79 readable on white or black?
#aa0f79 has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.