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#AA0959 color code is #AA0959. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa0959.

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#AA0959 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA0959 is 0.0946. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.26:1 against white and 2.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA0959 on white7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#AA0959 on black2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #AA09597.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA09592.89:1Fail

#AA0959 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA0959?+
The hex code for #AA0959 is #AA0959. In RGB it's rgb(170, 9, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 90%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #AA0959?+
#AA0959 in RGB is (170, 9, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 9, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #AA0959?+
#AA0959 converts to CMYK(0%, 95%, 48%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA0959.
Is #aa0959 a warm or cool color?+
#AA0959 (#AA0959) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa0959 belong to?+
#AA0959 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 90%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #aa0959 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA0959 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.26:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa0959?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA0959 (#AA0959) is 201 C Pantone 201 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA0959 in design

Practical guidance for using #aa0959 (#AA0959) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AA0959 (#AA0959) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #aa0959 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA0959 (#AA0959) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AA0959 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #aa0959 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#AA0959 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.