#AA2C41 Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet, this shade leans toward dark brick red with earthy, muted depth. The hex code #aa2c41 carries warmth without the noise of pure red, so it shines as an accent or on large type. Fine detail can turn muddy at this lightness. White text reads clearly on it, with contrast near 6.7:1.
Questions about #aa2c41
What is #aa2c41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa2c41 is rgb(170, 44, 65), in HSL hsl(350, 59%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 62%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa2c41?
Is #aa2c41 a warm or cool color?
Warm. Its red base leans toward terracotta, and the muted saturation keeps that warmth earthy rather than fiery. It reads grounded and cozy next to cool neutrals.
Is #aa2c41 readable on white or black?
#aa2c41 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.