#AA4C5B Hex Color
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This muted, brick red carries a grounded, rustic quality that feels stable rather than aggressive. Because #aa4c5b is desaturated, it functions well as a supporting tone or warm accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted greens to emphasize its earthy, terracotta undertones. It provides sufficient contrast for small, white body text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI details.
Questions about #aa4c5b
What is #aa4c5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa4c5b is rgb(170, 76, 91), in HSL hsl(350, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 46%, 33%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa4c5b?
This muted brick works best when balanced against soft, organic tones like sage or light olive. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast neon brights, as they disrupt its stable, earthy personality, making the overall palette feel disjointed rather than intentional.
Is #aa4c5b suitable for user interface design?
Use #aa4c5b as a secondary accent color rather than a primary background to maintain visual hierarchy. It provides excellent readability for small text and icon details against light backgrounds, offering a warmer, more sophisticated alternative to standard grey or black.
Is #aa4c5b readable on white or black?
#aa4c5b has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.