#AA6699 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this magenta sits at a mid-tone lightness with grayed pink undertones. The hex code #aa6699 works best as a supporting tone or accent, pairing well with deep teal. Black text stays readable on it at about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Expect a soft, romantic feel in cosmetics, nightlife, and floral work.
Questions about #aa6699
What is #aa6699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa6699 is rgb(170, 102, 153), in HSL hsl(315, 29%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 10%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa6699?
#aa6699 pairs well with deep teal, dark plum, and warm charcoal. For a bolder scheme, try a muted mustard accent, which contrasts its dusty pink undertones without clashing.
Is #aa6699 readable on white or black?
#aa6699 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.