#AA114C Hex Color
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#aa114c is a dark, saturated magenta-red that reads bold without shouting. Its low lightness gives it a moody, plush feel, so it works best as an accent or small background block rather than a full page wash. Pair it with deep plum or soft cream for a rich contrast. White text on top hits about 7.3:1, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #aa114c
What is #aa114c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa114c is rgb(170, 17, 76), in HSL hsl(337, 82%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 55%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa114c?
Try deep plum or soft cream to lean into its dark, plush side, or pair it with a sharp teal for a split-complementary scheme. Muted gold also flatters its purple undertones.
Is #aa114c readable on white or black?
#aa114c has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.