#AA6522 Hex Color
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A mellow, unsaturated orange with strong earthy brown undertones, #aa6522 carries a grounded, rustic feel. This shade works best as an accent color, adding warmth to neutral palettes without overpowering them. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or slate blues. Because of its reliable contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over the hex code #aa6522, making it a functional choice for buttons or headers.
Questions about #aa6522
What is #aa6522 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa6522 is rgb(170, 101, 34), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 80%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa6522 in a design palette?
#aa6522 anchors designs well when balanced against cooler tones. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blues, which prevent the warmth of this orange from feeling too saturated while maintaining a professional, legible contrast for text.
Is #aa6522 readable on white or black?
#aa6522 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.