Color #AA451D Color / Colour Code #AA451D
This page shows the hex color code for color #aa451d (#AA451D). The colour is a orange tone with 71% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #AA451D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#AA451D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #AA451D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 17 to 62 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 17 with its complement at 197 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #AA451D
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #AA451D
Design Use Cases for #AA451D
Vibrant Brand Color
#AA451D has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 39% lightness, #AA451D is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#AA451D sits in the orange range (hue 17). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #AA451D (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #aa451d, #1d82aa);
CSS Code for #AA451D
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Colors visually similar to #AA451D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #AA451D (#AA451D)
#AA451D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 170 red, 69 green, and 29 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 71% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #AA451D is 95/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 83% yellow, and 33% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #AA451D against white is 5.87:1 and against black is 3.58:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 27% lightness.
The complementary colour #1D82AA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #AA451D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AA1D3B and #AA8B1D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #AA451D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #AA451D?
- #AA451D is Color #AA451D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(170, 69, 29), HSL(17, 71%, 39%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 83%, 33%). Its perceived brightness is 95/255.
- Is #AA451D accessible for text?
- Against white, #AA451D has a contrast ratio of 5.87:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.58:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #AA451D?
- The complementary colour is #1D82AA (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AA1D3B and #AA8B1D. The triadic palette adds #1DAA45 and #451DAA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #AA451D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #aa451d; or rgb(170, 69, 29); or hsl(17, 71%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 71% 39%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.