Color swatch image showing #AA98BB with RGB(170,152,187) values

#AA98BB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AA98BB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AA98BB Color Information

#AA98BB RGB value is (170, 152, 187). The hex color red value is 170, green is 152, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 271°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#AA98BB Color Meaning

Color #AA98BB signifies whimsical mystery, artistic sensitivity, and understated uniqueness. #AA98BB grayish, medium purple suggests dried lavender, heather fields, or watercolor washes, conveying a sense of creative melancholy and gentle nonconformity. Psychologically, color #AA98BB encourages imaginative thought and intuitive feeling in a soft, accessible way. #AA98BB fosters a sense of quiet individuality and reflective creativity, making #AA98BB suitable for spaces dedicated to art, meditation, or personal expression. #AA98BB color is mystical without being intimidating. Culturally, color #AA98BB is linked to bohemian style, alternative wellness, and independent artistic communities. Symbolically, #AA98BB represents a bridge between the mundane and the magical, intuition made approachable, and spirituality made personal. Therefore, color #AA98BB embodies a democratized sense of wonder, offering a color code for creativity and introspection that feels inclusive, gentle, and respectfully idiosyncratic.

Color Conversion

Convert #AA98BB 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
#AA98BB
RGB
rgb(170, 152, 187)
HSL
hsl(271°, 20%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 19%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(271°, 19%, 73%)
XYZ
36.7754 34.5904 51.7520
Yxy
34.5904 0.2987 0.2810
Hunter Lab
58.8136 2.1316 -2.4424
CIE-Lab
65.4285 13.3576 -15.6879

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#AA98BB 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

#AA98BB 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 #AA98BB 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
#AA98BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA98BB 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

#AA98BB

protanopia

#a2a2b3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA98BB;

Text Color

color: #AA98BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA98BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA98BB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA98BB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA98BB 0%, #624e75 100%);

#AA98BB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AA98BB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.