#AA0531 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not a bright fire-engine red, #aa0531 is a dark crimson with a cool, bluish undertone. Heavy saturation keeps it bold while the low lightness gives it weight, so it works as an accent or in large type, not fine detail. It looks richer next to deep teal than against beige, and white text on it reads at about 7.6:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #aa0531
What is #aa0531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa0531 is rgb(170, 5, 49), in HSL hsl(344, 94%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 71%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa0531?
Deep teal and navy make this crimson look richer than beige or camel ever could. For a softer palette, try muted blush tones and warm grays to calm its intensity.
Is #aa0531 readable on white or black?
#aa0531 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.