Magenta Affair color: hex code #AA44DD
Magenta Affair has the hex code #AA44DD. It is a moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 26.7% green and 86.7% blue (170, 68, 221).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 69% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 69% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.59:1).
Magenta Affair (#AA44DD) color codes
| HEX | #AA44DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 68, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 26.7%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 69%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 69%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 69%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.38, 64.93, -60.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.38, 88.43, 317.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.693, 17.902, 70.178) | |
| Decimal | 11158749 | |
| Short hex | #A4D |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Magenta Affair, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AA44DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #AA44DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AA44DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0070e1Protanopia
no red cones#3377daDeuteranopia
no green cones#a4658cTritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aa44dd; }
.text { color: #aa44dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aa44dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 68 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aa44dd, #dd44c3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Neon Purple.
See #AA44DD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AA44DD?
- #AA44DD is a moderate violet known as Magenta Affair. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Magenta Affair?
- The RGB value is 170, 68, 221: 170 red, 68 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Magenta Affair?
- The complementary color is #77DD44, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AA44DD?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and white text 4.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.