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#AA9AD5 color code is #AA9AD5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aa9ad5.

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#AA9AD5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AA9AD5 is 0.3646. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.53:1 against white and 8.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AA9AD5 on white2.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AA9AD5 on black8.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AA9AD52.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AA9AD58.29:1AAA

#AA9AD5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AA9AD5?+
The hex code for #AA9AD5 is #AA9AD5. In RGB it's rgb(170, 154, 213), and in HSL it's hsl(256, 41%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #AA9AD5?+
#AA9AD5 in RGB is (170, 154, 213). Written in CSS: rgb(170, 154, 213).
What is the CMYK value of #AA9AD5?+
#AA9AD5 converts to CMYK(20%, 28%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AA9AD5.
Is #aa9ad5 a warm or cool color?+
#AA9AD5 (#AA9AD5) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 256° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aa9ad5 belong to?+
#AA9AD5 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 256°, 41%, 72% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #aa9ad5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AA9AD5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aa9ad5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AA9AD5 (#AA9AD5) is 7444 C Blue Lilac, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AA9AD5 in design

Practical guidance for using #aa9ad5 (#AA9AD5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AA9AD5 (#AA9AD5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AA9AD5 (#AA9AD5) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#AA9AD5 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#AA9AD5 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.