#AA2952 Hex Color
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#aa2952 is a dark, richly saturated reddish pink with warm red undertones and a slightly muted finish. Its strong presence suits calls to action, fashion branding, nightlife graphics, and romantic accents. Use it sparingly against pale blush or warm cream, since large areas can feel heavy. As a hex code, #aa2952 supports clear white text at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #aa2952
What is #aa2952 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa2952 is rgb(170, 41, 82), in HSL hsl(341, 61%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 52%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa2952?
Pair #aa2952 with pale blush, warm cream, soft beige, or charcoal for balance; lighter neutrals soften its saturated warmth, while charcoal creates a sharper, fashion-forward contrast in polished layouts and campaigns. Use pale blush or cream for backgrounds, reserving #aa2952 for focused accents.
Is #aa2952 a warm or cool color?
#aa2952 reads as warm because its strong red undertones lead the hue, even though its pink surface keeps it from feeling purely red, giving the color a confident, romantic character for expressive accents and branding.
Is #aa2952 readable on white or black?
#aa2952 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.