Color swatch image showing #AA98AE with RGB(170,152,174) values

#AA98AE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AA98AE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AA98AE Color Information

#AA98AE RGB value is (170, 152, 174). The hex color red value is 170, green is 152, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 289°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent.

#AA98AE color swatch
Share

#AA98AE Color Meaning

Color #AA98AE conveys calm introspection, gentle elegance, and emotional balance. #AA98AE muted pink-lilac evokes the soothing qualities of the gemstone, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere. Psychologically, color #AA98AE promotes self-awareness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. #AA98AE helps regulate emotional intensity while encouraging nurturing interactions. Culturally, color #AA98AE is associated with decorative arts, jewelry, and spiritual symbolism. Spiritually, #AA98AE represents compassion, inner harmony, and the subtle cultivation of emotional resilience.

Color Conversion

Convert #AA98AE across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AA98AE
RGB
rgb(170, 152, 174)
HSL
hsl(289°, 12%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(289°, 13%, 68%)
XYZ
35.4458 34.0585 44.7502
Yxy
34.0585 0.3102 0.2981
Hunter Lab
58.3597 1.6680 -1.3187
CIE-Lab
65.0090 10.7207 -9.0284

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#AA98AE harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AA98AE harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AA98AE for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#AA98AE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA98AE appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AA98AE

protanopia

#a2a2a9

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA98AE;

Text Color

color: #AA98AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA98AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA98AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA98AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA98AE 0%, #66536a 100%);

#AA98AE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AA98AE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.