#AA320A Hex Color

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Dark and strongly saturated, #aa320a is a warm red with earthy orange undertones. Its high chroma brings urgency and heat, while its low lightness adds seriousness and depth. Use the hex code for calls to action, sports branding, or small accents against cream and charcoal. White text reads clearly on this color.

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What is #aa320a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #aa320a is rgb(170, 50, 10), in HSL hsl(15, 89%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 94%, 33%.

What colors pair well with #aa320a?

#aa320a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, which soften its heat while preserving an earthy feel; navy adds depth, while pale blue creates a crisp complementary contrast against the red-orange base.

Is #aa320a readable on white or black?

#aa320a has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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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