#AA9296 Hex Color
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The hex code #aa9296 is a dusty rose with ashy gray undertones, moderate lightness, and low saturation. Its softened red-pink character suits romance, cosmetics, fashion, and intimate branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; black text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #aa9296
What is #aa9296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9296 is rgb(170, 146, 150), in HSL hsl(350, 12%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 12%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa9296?
#aa9296 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and navy because its gray undertone supports both warm and cool partners. Use cream for softness, charcoal for readable contrast, or navy for a richer editorial palette.
Is #aa9296 readable on white or black?
#aa9296 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.