#AA1B54 Hex Color
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Deep, saturated, and closer to magenta than candy, this shade of pink carries a plum-like darkness that keeps it from reading sweet. #aa1b54 works best as an accent or short highlight, since it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. It holds white text comfortably, with roughly 7:1 contrast, and looks richer against deep teal than against gray. The hex code fits cosmetics packaging, nightlife posters, and moody branding.
Questions about #aa1b54
What is #aa1b54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa1b54 is rgb(170, 27, 84), in HSL hsl(336, 73%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 51%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa1b54?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted gold all flatter #aa1b54, balancing its warmth without competing. Pair it with a sage green for a softer, more unexpected combination.
Is #aa1b54 readable on white or black?
#aa1b54 has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.