analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA3170 — Plum
#AA3170 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 329° 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 #AA3170
- fcf3f7
- f1cfe0
- e6aac9
- dc86b2
- d1629b
- c73d84
- a5306d
- 812555
- 5c1b3d
- 381025
- 14060d
Color schemes using #AA3170
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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#AA3170 FAQ
What color is #AA3170?
#AA3170 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 329 degrees, 55% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA3170?
#AA3170 is rgb(170, 49, 112) in RGB, hsl(329, 55%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 34%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA3170?
White text on this background reaches 6.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.38:1.
What colors go well with #AA3170?
Its direct complement is #31AA6C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #33AA31 and #31AAA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.