#AA2C2A Hex Color
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#aa2c2a is a brick red with warm, earthy undertones. It reads strong and grounded rather than flashy, which makes it a solid accent for calls to action, rustic palettes, and autumn themes. Pair it with cream or deep teal instead of pure white for better contrast. White text on this hex code also clears WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #aa2c2a
What is #aa2c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa2c2a is rgb(170, 44, 42), in HSL hsl(1, 60%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 75%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa2c2a?
Is #aa2c2a readable on white or black?
#aa2c2a has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.