#AA521C

Color Details

HEX
#AA521C
RGB
rgb(170, 82, 28)
HSL
hsl(23, 72%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 84%, 33%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa521c
Contrast 3.93:1 Fail
White on #aa521c
Contrast 5.34:1 AA
#aa521c on Black
Contrast 3.93:1 Fail
#aa521c on White
Contrast 5.34:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#bb7549
#cc9777
#ddbaa4
#884216
#663111
#44210b

Complement & Analogous

#1c74ab
#ab9a1c
#ab1c2d

Triadic

#1cab53
#531cab

Monochrome

#44210b #663111 #aa521c #cc9777 #ddbaa4 #eedcd2

Analogous

#ab1c2d #c4606c #aa521c #bcae49 #ab9a1c #897b16

Complementary Mix

#663111 #aa521c #cc9777 #1c74ab #6ba5c8 #124b6f

Nearby Colors

#aa521b
#aa521d
#aa520c
#aa522c

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About #AA521C

#AA521C converts to RGB(170, 82, 28) and HSL(23, 72%, 39%). 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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#AA521C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA521C?
RGB: 170, 82, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 82, 28)
Is #AA521C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA521C?
Complement: #1c74ab.
Does #AA521C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.34:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.93:1 (AA (large text)).