#AA949C Hex Color
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#aa949c is a dusty, ashy mauve that balances muted pink with soft grey undertones. This desaturated shade lacks intensity, making it an excellent supporting neutral for feminine branding or fashion palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive to ground the romantic feel. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #aa949c is a readable, sophisticated choice for modern UI components.
Questions about #aa949c
What is #aa949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa949c is rgb(170, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(338, 11%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 8%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa949c?
Is #aa949c considered a warm or cool color?
While it contains hints of pink, #aa949c reads as a cool, neutral-leaning tone due to the significant amount of grey desaturation. This makes it a versatile choice for designers who need a soft color that does not overpower a layout or clash with vibrant accents.
Is #aa949c readable on white or black?
#aa949c has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.