#AA96EB Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#aa96eb is a pastel lavender with a cool, bluish undertone. It works best as a soft background or supporting tone, and black text on it reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, comfortably past AA. Next to white it can look washed out, so pair it with deep plum or charcoal instead. Use the hex code #aa96eb for wellness, wedding, or spring designs.
Questions about #aa96eb
What is #aa96eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa96eb is rgb(170, 150, 235), in HSL hsl(254, 68%, 75%) and in CMYK 28%, 36%, 0%, 8%.
What text color works best on #aa96eb?
Black text reads best on #aa96eb, with a contrast ratio of about 8.3:1, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light text off this shade.
What colors pair well with #aa96eb?
Deep plum and charcoal anchor its lightness, while olive or dusty rose give it a warmer, more unexpected pairing. Avoid pale grays, which make the color look faded.
Is #aa96eb readable on white or black?
#aa96eb has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.