#AA5500 Hex Color
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Tijolo is a warm, earthy orange with muted brown undertones that feels grounded and reliable. This shade avoids being overly bright, making it an excellent anchor for vintage or organic branding palettes. Pair it with soft cream for better readability, as white text stands out clearly against its depth. The hex code for this color is #aa5500.
About Tijolo
Kiln brick, cooled but still holding the fire
What does tijolo mean?
Tijolo means brick in Portuguese, and the color often calls to mind terracotta tiles, clay pots, and baked earth. Its middling lightness and pulled-back saturation give it a mellow, grounded warmth that sits comfortably instead of shouting.
Where you see tijolo
- fired clay roof tiles
- terracotta flower pots
- rusty garden shears
- caramelized onion crust
- worn leather work boots
- adobe walls
What it works for
Use it for rustic packaging, autumn menus, leather goods, or interiors that want warmth without glossy polish.
What colors go with tijolo?
Cream #fffdd0A soft cream lifts the brown undertone and keeps the warmth from turning muddy.Deep Teal #00555aCool teal sits across the wheel and makes the orange read richer.Olive Drab #6f7632Olive shares its earthy weight, giving a muted, natural pairing.Powder Blue #b0e0e6Faint, chalky blue cools the heat without fighting the clay base.Charcoal #36454fNear-black charcoal sharpens the orange and grounds the whole palette.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard keeps everything warm while adding a brighter yellow edge.
Questions about Tijolo
What is the hex code for Tijolo?
Tijolo is #aa5500. In RGB that is rgb(170, 85, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 33%.
Is Tijolo readable on white or black?
Tijolo has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.