#AA3939 Hex Color
Grounded brick red with earthy warmth
This saturated brick red feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. With its warm terracotta undertones, #aa3939 works best as a bold accent or a secondary color in a palette. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or dusty greens, providing enough contrast to hold its own. Since it offers strong readability, you can comfortably use white text on this hex code for clear, accessible typography.
Questions about #aa3939
What is #aa3939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa3939 is rgb(170, 57, 57), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 66%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa3939?
This brick red pairs beautifully with muted teal or dusty sage to ground the intense warmth of the red. Using creamy off-white as a base ensures the color feels rustic rather than harsh or aggressive.
Is #aa3939 readable on white or black?
#aa3939 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.