#AA7C96 Hex Color
Dusty magenta with tender restraint
Muted and matte, #aa7c96 is a dusty magenta with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened lightness gives branding, cosmetics, fashion, and romance designs a tender, understated mood without feeling sugary. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside navy, charcoal, or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on it for accessible body copy.
Questions about #aa7c96
What is #aa7c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa7c96 is rgb(170, 124, 150), in HSL hsl(326, 21%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 12%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa7c96?
Does #aa7c96 read as warm or cool?
#aa7c96 reads as a cool-leaning dusty magenta because its purple-pink hue and ashy gray undertones soften the warmth associated with red, making it feel more muted and elegant than bright or sugary. Its low saturation keeps it restrained.
Is #aa7c96 readable on white or black?
#aa7c96 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.