Information about #AA1C2F color

#AA1C2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AA1C2F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(170, 28, 47) (66.7% red, 11% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 56 / 48 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AA1C2F presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Falcons Red (#A71930). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Netherlands Red (#AE1C28) and Upsdell Red (#AE2029).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(170, 28, 47)), which gives #AA1C2F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AA1C2F: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AA1C2F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AA1C2F color variations

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#AA1C2F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AA1C2F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AA1C2F
  • RGB170, 28, 47
  • CMYK0, 56, 48, 33
  • CSSrgb(170, 28, 47)
  • HSL352°, 72%, 39%
  • HSL Precise351.972°, 71.717%, 38.824%
  • HSV352°, 84%, 67%
  • HSB352°, 84%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.667, 0.110, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.667, 0.110, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.667, 0.110, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAA1C2F
  • DECIMAL ID11148335
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01