#AA8181 Hex Color
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#aa8181 is a warm, dusty red with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its softened intensity suits understated branding, romance, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a 30% supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; black text remains readable at about 6.2:1. The hex code is #aa8181.
Questions about #aa8181
What is #aa8181 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8181 is rgb(170, 129, 129), in HSL hsl(0, 19%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 24%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa8181?
#aa8181 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and other warm neutrals, balancing its dusty red base and low saturation; cream keeps the palette soft and romantic, while charcoal adds structure and definition.
Where does #aa8181 work well?
#aa8181 works well as a supporting color in understated branding, romantic designs, food packaging, and calm UI accents because its warm red hue feels intimate without the force of a vivid red.
Is #aa8181 readable on white or black?
#aa8181 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.