#AA5F4E Hex Color
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This dusty brick red brings a grounded, earthy warmth to any palette. The hex code #aa5f4e works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to avoid feeling muddy. It pairs well with muted teals or soft creams. Since it offers a 4.7:1 contrast ratio with white text, it remains fully accessible for small-scale UI elements, labels, or accent buttons.
Questions about #aa5f4e
What is #aa5f4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa5f4e is rgb(170, 95, 78), in HSL hsl(11, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 54%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa5f4e?
This earthy brick red works exceptionally well when balanced against muted teals or creamy off-white tones. Use soft sage or deep slate blue to highlight its natural warmth without making the overall design feel muddy or over-saturated.
Is #aa5f4e readable on white or black?
#aa5f4e has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.