Color #AA2CC2 Color / Colour Code #AA2CC2
This page shows the hex color code for color #aa2cc2 (#AA2CC2). The colour is a purple tone with 63% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AA2CC2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AA2CC2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 260, 290, and 320 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 290, 50, and 170 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AA2CC2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 290 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 290 to 335 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 290 with its complement at 110 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AA2CC2
Lightness variations at hue 290 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AA2CC2
Design Use Cases for #AA2CC2
Vibrant Brand Color
#AA2CC2 has a strong 63% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #AA2CC2 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#AA2CC2 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 290). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AA2CC2 (hue 290) to its complement at hue 110. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 320. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aa2cc2, #46c32c);
CSS Code for #AA2CC2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #AA2CC2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #AA2CC2 (#AA2CC2)
#AA2CC2 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 170 red, 44 green, and 194 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 290 degrees with 63% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AA2CC2 is 99/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 77% magenta, 0% yellow, and 24% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AA2CC2 against white is 5.46:1 and against black is 3.85:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 33% lightness.
The complementary colour #46C32C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AA2CC2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5F2CC3 and #C32C91, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AA2CC2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AA2CC2?
- #AA2CC2 is Color #AA2CC2, a purple color (colour) with RGB(170, 44, 194), HSL(290, 63%, 47%), and CMYK(12%, 77%, 0%, 24%). Its perceived brightness is 99/255.
- Is #AA2CC2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #AA2CC2 has a contrast ratio of 5.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.85:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AA2CC2?
- The complementary colour is #46C32C (hue 110). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5F2CC3 and #C32C91. The triadic palette adds #C3AA2C and #2CC3AA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AA2CC2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aa2cc2; or rgb(170, 44, 194); or hsl(290, 63%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 290 63% 47%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.