#AA18AB Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Highly saturated and medium-dark, #aa18ab is a vivid magenta with a slight purple cast. Its intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, highlights, cosmetics, and nightlife branding. Use it as a small accent against softer neutrals or dark charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #aa18ab supports white text at about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text.
Questions about #aa18ab
What is #aa18ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa18ab is rgb(170, 24, 171), in HSL hsl(300, 75%, 38%) and in CMYK 1%, 86%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa18ab?
Does #aa18ab read as warm or cool?
#aa18ab reads as a cool-leaning magenta because its nearly balanced red and blue channels produce a purple cast, while its strong saturation keeps the color lively rather than muted in most palettes.
Is #aa18ab readable on white or black?
#aa18ab has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.