#AA2242
Red
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About #AA2242 Red
#AA2242 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 170 red, 34 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 346°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
346°
Hue
67%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #AA2242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #AA2242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#AA2242 on White
Contrast Ratio6.96:1
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Aa#AA2242 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.02:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #AA2242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AA2242 |
| RGB | rgb(170, 34, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(346, 67%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 34, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 66.7%, 13.3%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 80%, 61%, 33% |
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