#AA90A2 color
The hex color #AA90A2 is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 56.5% green and 63.5% blue (170, 144, 162).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 13% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 5% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Classy Mauve (#BB99AA), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.22:1).
#AA90A2 color codes
| HEX | #AA90A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 144, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 56.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 13%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 15%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 5%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.59, 12.91, -5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.59, 14.17, 335.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.072, 31.102, 38.437) | |
| Decimal | 11178146 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AA90A2, 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 #AA90A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AA90A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.22:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #AA90A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9095a3Protanopia
no red cones#9699a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#ad9196Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aa90a2; }
.text { color: #aa90a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aa90a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 144 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aa90a2, #aa9095); }
Similar colors
#bb99aaClassy Mauve#af8ba8Voila!#a2919bNirvana#b39eb5Pastel Purple#b090b2Metal Petal#c19fb3Lily#95859cHatoba Pigeon#948593Femme Fatale
Questions
- What color is #AA90A2?
- #AA90A2 is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Classy Mauve. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AA90A2?
- The RGB value is 170, 144, 162: 170 red, 144 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AA90A2?
- The complementary color is #90AA98, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AA90A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.22:1 and white text 2.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.