#AA5F2C Hex Color
A grounded and earthy burnt orange
Muted and earthy, #aa5f2c is a grounded shade of orange with brown undertones. Its lack of high saturation makes it a sophisticated choice for autumn-themed branding or rugged product design. Use it as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background to avoid a muddy appearance. White text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring readability for small UI elements.
Questions about #aa5f2c
What is #aa5f2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa5f2c is rgb(170, 95, 44), in HSL hsl(24, 59%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 74%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa5f2c?
Does #aa5f2c work for text and UI elements?
This color is best used as an accent rather than a primary text color because its mid-tone value can cause readability issues against many backgrounds. Always pair #aa5f2c with white or very dark text to ensure high contrast and accessibility.
Is #aa5f2c readable on white or black?
#aa5f2c has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.