#AA3F35 Hex Color
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Not a bright alarm red, #aa3f35 is a mellow brick red with terracotta warmth and an earthy undertone. Its mid-level saturation keeps it grounded rather than loud, which suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and warm accent work. It holds up as a dominant base, though it can read muddy in large flat areas next to pure white. Pair it with cream or deep teal for balance, and know that white text passes at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #aa3f35
What is #aa3f35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa3f35 is rgb(170, 63, 53), in HSL hsl(5, 52%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 69%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa3f35?
Does white text pass WCAG on #aa3f35?
Yes. White text on #aa3f35 reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 requirement for WCAG AA body text. Black text lands near 3.5:1 and fails for small type.
Is #aa3f35 readable on white or black?
#aa3f35 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.