#AA89A0 color
The hex color #AA89A0 is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 53.7% green and 62.7% blue (170, 137, 160).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 16% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 6% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.8:1).
#AA89A0 color codes
| HEX | #AA89A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 137, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 53.7%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 16%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 19%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 6%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.76, 16.49, -7.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.76, 18.09, 335.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.868, 28.976, 37.165) | |
| Decimal | 11176352 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AA89A0, 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 #AA89A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #AA89A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.8:1 | 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 #AA89A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a90a1Protanopia
no red cones#91949fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ae8a91Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aa89a0; }
.text { color: #aa89a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aa89a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 137 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aa89a0, #aa898f); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #AA89A0?
- #AA89A0 is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AA89A0?
- The RGB value is 170, 137, 160: 170 red, 137 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AA89A0?
- The complementary color is #89AA93, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AA89A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1 and white text 3.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.