#AA2908 Hex Color

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#aa2908 is a dark, highly saturated red with warm orange and earthy brown undertones. Its brick and terracotta character brings intensity, rustic warmth, and urgency to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a strong accent beside cream or navy. White text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #aa2908.

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What is #aa2908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #aa2908 is rgb(170, 41, 8), in HSL hsl(12, 91%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 95%, 33%.

What colors pair well with #aa2908?

#aa2908 pairs well with cream, white, navy, and charcoal, which balance its warm, saturated red and earthy terracotta undertones. Use lighter neutrals for a grounded look, or navy for stronger contrast and a more polished feel.

Is #aa2908 readable on white or black?

#aa2908 has a 6.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.

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