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#AA4179 color code is #AA4179. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa4179.

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#AA4179 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA4179 is 0.1371. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.61:1 against white and 3.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA4179 on white5.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AA4179 on black3.74:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AA41795.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA41793.74:1AA Large

#AA4179 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA4179?+
The hex code for #AA4179 is #AA4179. In RGB it's rgb(170, 65, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(328, 45%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #AA4179?+
#AA4179 in RGB is (170, 65, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 65, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #AA4179?+
#AA4179 converts to CMYK(0%, 62%, 29%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA4179.
Is #aa4179 a warm or cool color?+
#AA4179 (#AA4179) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa4179 belong to?+
#AA4179 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 328°, 45%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #aa4179 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA4179 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.61:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa4179?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA4179 (#AA4179) is 674 C Pantone 674 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA4179 in design

Practical guidance for using #aa4179 (#AA4179) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AA4179 (#AA4179) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #aa4179 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA4179 (#AA4179) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#AA4179 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#AA4179 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.

Brands that use #AA4179

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #aa4179 (#AA4179). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink