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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA315C — Brick Red
#AA315C is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 339° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AA315C
- fcf3f6
- f1cfdb
- e6aabf
- dc86a4
- d16289
- c73d6d
- a53059
- 812545
- 5c1b32
- 38101e
- 14060b
Color schemes using #AA315C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AA315C FAQ
What color is #AA315C?
#AA315C is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 339 degrees, 55% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA315C?
#AA315C is rgb(170, 49, 92) in RGB, hsl(339, 55%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 46%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA315C?
White text on this background reaches 6.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.3:1.
What colors go well with #AA315C?
Its direct complement is #31AA80. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31AA43 and #3198AA gives you contrast without the vibration.