#AAA2BB Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lavender feels refined and calm. It works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant accent color. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, it is a safe choice for UI body copy. The hex code for this ashy purple is #aaa2bb. Avoid pairing it with other muted tones, or the final palette may appear washed out.
Questions about #aaa2bb
What is #aaa2bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaa2bb is rgb(170, 162, 187), in HSL hsl(259, 16%, 68%) and in CMYK 9%, 13%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #aaa2bb in a palette?
This shade thrives when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to ground its dusty nature. Avoid mixing it with other unsaturated pastels, as this can make your overall design palette appear washed out and lack necessary depth.
Is #aaa2bb readable on white or black?
#aaa2bb has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.