#AA5EA2 Hex Color
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A muted magenta with moderate lightness, #aa5ea2 carries a soft, tender character without feeling sugary. Its restrained saturation suits cosmetics, fashion, children’s products, and romantic branding, while adding charm to nightlife or pop-culture graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep plum or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #aa5ea2
What is #aa5ea2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa5ea2 is rgb(170, 94, 162), in HSL hsl(306, 31%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 5%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa5ea2?
Does #aa5ea2 look warm or cool?
#aa5ea2 reads as a softly cool magenta because its hue sits between pink and purple, while moderate saturation keeps it from feeling icy or overly vivid. That balance makes it gentler than a bright fuchsia.
Is #aa5ea2 readable on white or black?
#aa5ea2 has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.