Information about #AA2927 color

#AA2927 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AA2927 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(170, 41, 39) — 66.7% red, 16.1% green, 15.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 51 / 51 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively red, #AA2927 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Auburn (#A52A2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Metallic Red (#A62C2B) and Bonfire (#A62A20).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(170, 41, 39)), which gives #AA2927 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AA2927 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AA2927 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AA2927 color variations

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#AA2927 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 #AA2927

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

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Hot Spot color link
Hot Spot

#B22833

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

#AA2927 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AA2927
  • RGB170, 41, 39
  • CMYK0, 51, 51, 33
  • HSL1°, 63%, 41%
  • HSL Precise0.916°, 62.679%, 40.98%
  • HSV1°, 77%, 67%
  • HSB1°, 77%, 67%
  • HEX IDAA2927
  • DECIMAL ID11151655
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
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