#AA7EDD Hex Color
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#aa7edd is a mid-tone purple with a clear violet lean, soft enough to feel gentle but saturated enough to hold its own. Black text hits about 6.7:1 contrast on it, so it passes AA behind body copy. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, paired with deep plum or charcoal. Desaturated, it drifts toward gray, and what colors make gray covers how to build those muted neighbors. Common in creative branding, gaming, and packaging.
Questions about #aa7edd
What is #aa7edd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa7edd is rgb(170, 126, 221), in HSL hsl(268, 58%, 68%) and in CMYK 23%, 43%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #aa7edd?
#aa7edd pairs well with charcoal or deep plum for a grounded, moody palette, while a warm mustard accent adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pale pastels beside it, since they wash out its violet character.
Is #aa7edd readable on white or black?
#aa7edd has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.