#AA0011 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Candy Apple Red
What is hex #AA0011 Color?
The color name of hex code #AA0011 is Dark Candy Apple Red. The RGB values are (170, 0, 17) which means it is composed of
91% red, 0% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:90 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #AA0011 has a hue of 354°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #AA0011 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Candy Apple Red |
| RGB Values | (170, 0, 17) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 100%, 90%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (354°, 100%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #990000 |
| Inverse Color | #55FFEE [Electric Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 3517 C |
| Closest RAL | 3020 [Traffic red] |
| Complementary Color | #00AA99 [Persian Green] |
| #AA0011 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3E3E3E |
| Desaturated | #555555 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #353535 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #252525 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #676767 |
Hex #AA0011 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #AA0011 is #00AA99 which is called Persian Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #AA0011 color is offered by #00AA99. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #AA0011 are #AA4400 and #AA0066, called Windsor Tan and Flirt, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #AA0011 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #AA0011 are #00AA44 (Green (Pantone)) and #0066AA (Medium Persian Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#AA0011 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #11AA00 (Islamic Green) and #0011AA (Zaffre) along with #AA0011, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #AA0011 has #11AA00 (Islamic Green), #00AA99 (Persian Green) and #9900AA (Violet (RYB)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #AA0011 contains #66AA00 (Kelly Green), #00AA99 (Persian Green) and #4400AA (Metallic Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #AA0011 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #AA0011 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of AA0011 Color
Tints
BB3341- C44D58
- CC6670
- D58088
- DD99A0
- E6B3B8
- EECCCF
- F7E6E7
Tones
- A21A27
- 9D2632
- 99333D
- 954049
- 914D54
- 8D5A5F
- 88666A
- 847375
Shades
- 88000E
- 77000C
- 66000A
- 550009
- 440007
- 330005
- 220003
- 110002
#AA0011 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
