#AA1F17 Hex Color
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#aa1f17 is a saturated, dark red that feels intense and urgent. It works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background. Pair this hex code with soft creams or light grays for contrast. White text creates excellent readability against this shade, making it a strong choice for call-to-action buttons or urgent notification alerts.
Questions about #aa1f17
What is #aa1f17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa1f17 is rgb(170, 31, 23), in HSL hsl(3, 76%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 86%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa1f17?
Pair #aa1f17 with off-white or light gray to balance its natural intensity. Because this red carries significant visual weight, using it alongside cream or cool gray keeps your interface readable while maintaining its urgent, high-impact feel for important UI elements.
Is #aa1f17 readable on white or black?
#aa1f17 has a 7.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.