#AA5F75 Hex Color
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The hex code #aa5f75 describes a warm, muted pink with dusty red undertones and a matte, mellow feel. Its restrained saturation suits supportive accents, cosmetics, intimate packaging, and romantic backgrounds without feeling sugary. Use it as a secondary tone beside charcoal or cream; black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #aa5f75
What is #aa5f75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa5f75 is rgb(170, 95, 117), in HSL hsl(342, 31%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 31%, 33%.
Is #aa5f75 warm or cool?
#aa5f75 reads warm because its muted pink base leans toward dusty red rather than blue or violet, while its moderate lightness keeps the warmth restrained and gives it a soft, composed appearance. Pair it with cream, charcoal, or muted olive for grounded contrast.
Is #aa5f75 readable on white or black?
#aa5f75 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.