#AA372A Hex Color
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The hex code #aa372a lands between brick red and terracotta, a mid-dark red with warm brown undertones. Its saturation is strong but grounded, so it works best as a bold accent or highlight rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy. White text clears AA on it at roughly 6.4:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep navy in rustic or autumn palettes.
Questions about #aa372a
What is #aa372a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa372a is rgb(170, 55, 42), in HSL hsl(6, 60%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 75%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa372a?
Is #aa372a readable on white or black?
#aa372a has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.