#AA95B4 Hex Color
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#aa95b4 is a light, ashy purple with cool violet undertones and very low saturation. This dusty shade brings spirituality, sensitivity, and refined calm to luxury, wellness, wedding, and cosmetics designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum, since it can look washed out against white. The #aa95b4 hex code suits soft, elegant palettes.
Questions about #aa95b4
What is #aa95b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa95b4 is rgb(170, 149, 180), in HSL hsl(281, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 6%, 17%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #aa95b4?
#aa95b4 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, muted sage, and warm cream, which give its pale violet base more definition without overpowering its soft character. Use it as a supporting color rather than the main neutral in a busy palette.
Is #aa95b4 readable on white or black?
#aa95b4 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.