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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA5A72 — Plum
#AA5A72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #AA5A72
- faf5f6
- ead6dc
- dab7c1
- ca98a7
- ba798d
- aa5a72
- 8d485d
- 6e3948
- 4f2934
- 301920
- 11090b
Color schemes using #AA5A72
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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#AA5A72 FAQ
What color is #AA5A72?
#AA5A72 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 32% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA5A72?
#AA5A72 is rgb(170, 90, 114) in RGB, hsl(342, 32%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 33%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA5A72?
White text on this background reaches 4.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.41:1.
What colors go well with #AA5A72?
Its direct complement is #5AAA92. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5AAA6A and #5A9AAA gives you contrast without the vibration.