Information about #AA2500 color

#AA2500 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AA2500 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(170, 37, 0) (66.7% red, 14.5% green, 0% blue), or CMYK 0 / 52 / 67 / 33 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#AA2500 presents itself as a pure, full-strength warm red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rust Red (#AA2704). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strong Vermilion (#A82A00) and Rufous (#A81C07).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(170, 37, 0)), which gives #AA2500 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #AA2500: 7.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for black. #AA2500 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AA2500 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AA2500 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 #AA2500

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AA2500
  • RGB170, 37, 0
  • CMYK0, 52, 67, 33
  • CSSrgb(170, 37, 0)
  • HSL13°, 100%, 33%
  • HSL Precise13.059°, 100%, 33.333%
  • HSV13°, 100%, 67%
  • HSB13°, 100%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.000
  • GLSLvec3(0.667, 0.145, 0.000)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.667, 0.145, 0.000, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.667, 0.145, 0.000)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAA2500
  • DECIMAL ID11150592
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01