No image schema for dynamic color

#AA3847 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #AA3847 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#AA3847 Color Information

#AA3847 RGB value is (170, 56, 71). The hex color red value is 170, green is 56, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 58 percent, 33percent.

#AA3847
rgb(170, 56, 71)
ColorMean
Share

#AA3847 Color Meaning

color #AA3847 embodies solemn passion, artistic depth, and quiet rebellion. #AA3847 near-burgundy shade straddles red and purple, merging the urgency of activism with the introspection of spirituality. Psychologically, Color #AA3847 evokes emotional complexity—#AA3847 feels intimate but not fragile, intense but not volatile. Designers use #AA3847 in literary journals, avant-garde fashion, and social justice movements that reject superficiality. Culturally, the amaranth plant symbolizes immortality across civilizations, and #AA3847 hue channels that endurance through shadow rather than brightness. #AA3847 lacks royal pretense; instead, #AA3847 suggests wisdom forged in struggle. Spiritually, #AA3847 reflects inner fire that refuses to be extinguished—ideal for memorials, poetry, or brands centered on legacy. Use color #AA3847 when your audience values substance over spectacle and emotion over explanation.

Color Conversion

Convert #AA3847 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#AA3847
RGB
rgb(170, 56, 71)
HSL
hsl(352°, 50%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 58%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 67%, 67%)
XYZ
19.1291 11.8293 7.2363
Yxy
11.8293 0.5008 0.3097
Hunter Lab
34.3937 2.5215 0.5722
CIE-Lab
40.9436 47.5677 17.1666

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#AA3847 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#AA3847 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #AA3847 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#AA3847

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #AA3847 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#AA3847

protanopia

#797843

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #AA3847;

Text Color

color: #AA3847;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #AA3847;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AA384740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #AA3847;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AA3847 0%, #64212a 100%);

#AA3847 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #AA3847 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.