Red

The color #AA7979 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 170, 121, 121 and HSL values of 0°, 22%, 57%.

Color Values for #AA7979

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HEX:
#AA7979
RGB:
rgb(170,121,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,22%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 29%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AA7979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AA7979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.7%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #AA7979

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #AA7979

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AA7979

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #AA7979

The complementary color for #AA7979 is #79A9A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AA7979

The analogous colors for #AA7979 are #A97991 and #A99179. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AA7979

The triadic colors for #AA7979 are #79A979 and #7979A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AA7979

These are the darker variations of #AA7979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #886161 and #664949. This progression shows how #AA7979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AA7979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BB9494 and #CCAFAF. This progression shows how #AA7979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AA7979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AA7979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AA7979

Companies and brands that incorporate #AA7979 in their visual identity.

#AA7979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AA7979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AA7979 is a red with RGB values of 170, 121, 121 and HSL values of 0°, 22%, 57%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #AA7979 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.