#AA2F06 Hex Color
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Far from a fire-truck red, #aa2f06 is a dark, burnt rust with orange undertones. It reads warm and mellow instead of loud, so it works best as a small accent on buttons, calls to action, or food branding. White text passes AA contrast on it with room to spare. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep it from turning muddy at scale.
Questions about #aa2f06
What is #aa2f06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa2f06 is rgb(170, 47, 6), in HSL hsl(15, 93%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 96%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa2f06?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the burnt warmth in #aa2f06, while cream softens it into something rustic. Skip bright whites and pinks, which wash it out.
Where does #aa2f06 work best in a design?
Use #aa2f06 as an accent or on interactive elements rather than full backgrounds. Across large areas its low lightness can feel heavy and gloomy.
Is #aa2f06 readable on white or black?
#aa2f06 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.