#AA809D
Lilac · medium warm pink
About #AA809D
#AA809D is a muted, medium shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 67% red, 50% green and 62% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 8% yellow and 33% black. Its overall feel is warm.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Lilac (ΔE 13.6); Rose Gold comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #80AA8D — a sage tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use medium tones like #AA809D for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Put black text on top of it — 6.28:1, a WCAG AA pass.
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #AA809D?
#AA809D is a muted, medium shade in the pink family. On screen it is built from 67% red, 50% green and 62% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 8% yellow and 33% black. Its overall feel is warm.
›What text colour should I use on #AA809D?
Use black text. Black on #AA809D has a contrast ratio of 6.28:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #AA809D?
Its complementary colour is #80AA8D, and analogous partners are #A280AA and #AA8088.