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#AB49AA color code is #AB49AA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ab49aa.

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#AB49AA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AB49AA is 0.1633. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.92:1 against white and 4.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AB49AA on white4.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
#AB49AA on black4.27:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #AB49AA4.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #AB49AA4.27:1AA Large

#AB49AA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AB49AA?+
The hex code for #AB49AA is #AB49AA. In RGB it's rgb(171, 73, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(301, 40%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #AB49AA?+
#AB49AA in RGB is (171, 73, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(171, 73, 170).
What is the CMYK value of #AB49AA?+
#AB49AA converts to CMYK(0%, 57%, 1%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AB49AA.
Is #ab49aa a warm or cool color?+
#AB49AA (#AB49AA) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 301° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ab49aa belong to?+
#AB49AA belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 301°, 40%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #ab49aa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AB49AA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.92:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ab49aa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AB49AA (#AB49AA) is 247 C Pantone 247 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AB49AA in design

Practical guidance for using #ab49aa (#AB49AA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #AB49AA (#AB49AA) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #ab49aa text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AB49AA (#AB49AA) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#AB49AA 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

#AB49AA 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.