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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA2CA6 — Plum
#AA2CA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 302° 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 #AA2CA6
- fcf3fc
- f2cef1
- e9a8e6
- df83dc
- d55ed1
- cc38c7
- a92ca5
- 842281
- 5f185d
- 3a0f38
- 140514
Color schemes using #AA2CA6
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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#AA2CA6 FAQ
What color is #AA2CA6?
#AA2CA6 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 302 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA2CA6?
#AA2CA6 is rgb(170, 44, 166) in RGB, hsl(302, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 2%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA2CA6?
White text on this background reaches 5.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.62:1.
What colors go well with #AA2CA6?
Its direct complement is #2CAA30. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #67AA2C and #2CAA6F gives you contrast without the vibration.