Color swatch image showing #AA00AB with RGB(170,0,171) values
Color swatch image showing #AA00AB with RGB(170,0,171) values

#AA00AB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AA00AB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AA00AB Color Information

#AA00AB RGB value is (170, 0, 171). The hex color red value is 170, green is 0, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 300°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent.

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#AA00AB Color Meaning

Color #AA00AB signifies intensity refined through intention. #AA00AB saturated tone carries emotional force without chaos. Therefore, color #AA00AB feels powerful yet controlled. Mentally, color #AA00AB heightens focus on passion driven goals. #AA00AB encourages commitment and expressive confidence. Branding teams use color #AA00AB to signal bold identity and emotional clarity. Symbolically, color #AA00AB connects to transformation and self assertion. #AA00AB reflects change chosen consciously. Spiritually, color #AA00AB represents alignment between desire and purpose.

Color Conversion

Convert #AA00AB 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
#AA00AB
RGB
rgb(170, 0, 171)
HSL
hsl(300°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 100%, 0%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(300°, 100%, 67%)
XYZ
23.9282 11.4863 39.4840
Yxy
11.4863 0.3195 0.1534
Hunter Lab
33.8914 4.0996 -2.6950
CIE-Lab
40.3878 72.6635 -45.4008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AA00AB 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

#AA00AB 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 #AA00AB 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
#AA00AB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA00AB 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

#AA00AB

protanopia

#605f82

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA00AB;

Text Color

color: #AA00AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA00AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA00AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA00AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA00AB 0%, #6a006a 100%);

#AA00AB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AA00AB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.