#AA2C2C

Color Details

HEX
#AA2C2C
RGB
rgb(170, 44, 44)
HSL
hsl(0, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 74%, 33%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa2c2c
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
White on #aa2c2c
Contrast 6.76:1 AA
#aa2c2c on Black
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
#aa2c2c on White
Contrast 6.76:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#bb5656
#cc8080
#ddabab
#882323
#661a1a
#441212

Complement & Analogous

#2caaaa
#aa6b2c
#aa2c6b

Triadic

#2caa2c
#2c2caa

Monochrome

#441212 #661a1a #aa2c2c #cc8080 #ddabab #eed5d5

Analogous

#aa2c6b #c46b97 #aa2c2c #bb8956 #aa6b2c #885623

Complementary Mix

#661a1a #aa2c2c #cc8080 #2caaaa #76c8c8 #1d6f6f

Nearby Colors

#aa2c2b
#aa2c2d
#aa2c1c
#aa2c3c

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About #AA2C2C

#AA2C2C converts to RGB(170, 44, 44) and HSL(0, 59%, 42%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AA2C2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA2C2C?
RGB: 170, 44, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 44, 44)
Is #AA2C2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA2C2C?
Complement: #2caaaa.
Does #AA2C2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.76:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.11:1 (AA (large text)).