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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA0859 — Cardinal
#AA0859 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 330° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AA0859
- fef0f7
- fcc4e0
- fa97c8
- f86ab1
- f63d9a
- f41082
- cc0a6b
- 9f0753
- 72053c
- 450324
- 18010d
Color schemes using #AA0859
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AA0859 FAQ
What color is #AA0859?
#AA0859 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 330 degrees, 91% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AA0859?
#AA0859 is rgb(170, 8, 89) in RGB, hsl(330, 91%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 95%, 48%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA0859?
White text on this background reaches 7.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.89:1.
What colors go well with #AA0859?
Its direct complement is #08AA59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #08AA08 and #08AAAA gives you contrast without the vibration.