#AA7E9E color
The hex color #AA7E9E is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 49.4% green and 62% blue (170, 126, 158).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 21% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 7% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Romanov Mauve (#B97DA8), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.19:1).
#AA7E9E color codes
| HEX | #AA7E9E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 126, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 49.4%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 21%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 26%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 7%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.98, 22.35, -10.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.98, 24.67, 334.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.21, 25.937, 35.756) | |
| Decimal | 11173534 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AA7E9E, 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 #AA7E9E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.19:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AA7E9E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.19:1 | 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 #AA7E9E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f879fProtanopia
no red cones#898e9dDeuteranopia
no green cones#af7f89Tritanopia
no blue cones#8b8b8bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aa7e9e; }
.text { color: #aa7e9e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aa7e9e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 126 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aa7e9e, #aa7e88); }
Similar colors
#b97da8Romanov Mauve#a37298Drama Queen#af8ba8Voila!#a97fb1Heart Potion#967d96Amorous#b090b2Metal Petal#bf91b2Mauve Magic#ab7cb4Berries Galore
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AA7E9E?
- #AA7E9E is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Romanov Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AA7E9E?
- The RGB value is 170, 126, 158: 170 red, 126 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AA7E9E?
- The complementary color is #7EAA8A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AA7E9E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.19:1 and white text 3.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.