#AA5B45 Hex Color
A mellow red with earthy weight
Reach for #aa5b45 when you want red without the shout. This muted brick shade sits warm and mid-dark, with brown undertones that keep it mellow. It works as a dominant base in food branding or as a supporting tone behind cream and navy. White text passes AA at about 4.9:1 contrast. Large areas can read muddy, so test it against its neighbors.
Questions about #aa5b45
What is #aa5b45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa5b45 is rgb(170, 91, 69), in HSL hsl(13, 42%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 59%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa5b45?
Cream, deep teal, and navy all flatter #aa5b45. Its muted warmth lets cooler neighbors look richer than they would beside a brighter red. Keep accents warm-toned for the most cohesive palette.
Is #aa5b45 readable on white or black?
#aa5b45 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.