What color is #AA330F?

#AA330F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(170, 51, 15), and in HSL hsl(14, 84%, 36%).

Is #AA330F accessible as text?

On white, #AA330F has a contrast ratio of 6.58:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 3.19:1 (fails). For text placed on #AA330F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #AA330F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-800 (#9F2D00).

What colors go well with #AA330F?

#AA330F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F85A9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #AA330F below.

Is #AA330F good for buttons?

#AA330F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #AA330F — black text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #AA330F the same as CSS firebrick?

No — #AA330F is not the CSS named color firebrick, but firebrick (#B22222) is the closest CSS named color.

#AA330F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #AA330F

Not just a swatch — here's how #AA330F works with other colors. Named schemes with #AA330F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA330F Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Firebrick as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #AA330F Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Firebrick anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA330F Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Firebrick plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #AA330F Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Firebrick sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #AA330F Secondary #AA7F74 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Firebrick is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Firebrick carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #AA330F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 96/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 36/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 52/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 78/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 8/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #AA330F with

Cardinal Dark Goldenrod Teal Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2D4CB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A9660F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #AA330F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #AA330F;
  --color-base-rgb: 170 51 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(49.6% 0.161 35.8);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #F8C4B4;
  --color-300: #EE9B81;
  --color-400: #DF7453;
  --color-500: #C45330;
  --color-600: #95452D;
  --color-700: #693525;
  --color-800: #45261C;
  --color-900: #2A1913;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  firebrick: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#F8C4B4',
    300: '#EE9B81',
    400: '#DF7453',
    500: '#C45330',
    600: '#95452D',
    700: '#693525',
    800: '#45261C',
    900: '#2A1913',
  },
}

$base: #AA330F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #F8C4B4;
$base-300: #EE9B81;
$base-400: #DF7453;
$base-500: #C45330;
$base-600: #95452D;
$base-700: #693525;
$base-800: #45261C;
$base-900: #2A1913;
$base-hover: #87290C;
$base-subtle: #EDBDAF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#AA330F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8C4B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE9B81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF7453",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C45330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#95452D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693525",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45261C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1913",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #AA330F

Color Lab

Pairs with #AA330F

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