#AA282C Hex Color
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#aa282c is a dark, saturated red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its strong depth brings energy, urgency, and rustic confidence to branding, sales graphics, sports layouts, and autumn palettes. Use it as a 10% accent or call-to-action color beside cream, charcoal, or muted olive. The hex code #aa282c supports readable white text at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #aa282c
What is #aa282c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa282c is rgb(170, 40, 44), in HSL hsl(358, 62%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 74%, 33%.
Does #aa282c read as a warm or cool color?
#aa282c reads as a warm, dark red because its saturated base leans toward brick and terracotta rather than blue or purple. That warmth gives it an earthy, confident feel in branding, editorial layouts, and seasonal palettes.
What colors pair well with #aa282c?
#aa282c pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted olive, and warm neutrals. Cream softens its intensity, charcoal adds grounded contrast, and olive creates an earthy palette suited to packaging, apparel, food, or autumn-focused design.
Is #aa282c readable on white or black?
#aa282c has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.