Purple

The color #AA42CE is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 170, 66, 206 and HSL values of 285°, 59%, 53%.

Color Values for #AA42CE

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HEX:
#AA42CE
RGB:
rgb(170,66,206) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,59%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 68%, 0%, 19%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AA42CE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AA42CE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.7%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 80.8%

Contrast Analysis for #AA42CE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #AA42CE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AA42CE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #AA42CE

The complementary color for #AA42CE is #64CE40. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AA42CE

The analogous colors for #AA42CE are #6440CE and #CE40AB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AA42CE

The triadic colors for #AA42CE are #CEAB40 and #40CEAB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AA42CE

These are the darker variations of #AA42CE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8835A5 and #66287C. This progression shows how #AA42CE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AA42CE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BB68D8 and #CC8EE2. This progression shows how #AA42CE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AA42CE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AA42CE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AA42CE

Companies and brands that incorporate #AA42CE in their visual identity.

#AA42CE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AA42CE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AA42CE is a purple with RGB values of 170, 66, 206 and HSL values of 285°, 59%, 53%.

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