#AA6B26 Hex Color
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#aa6b26 is a caramel-toned amber with a browned, leather-like depth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it reads more saddle than candy. That restraint makes it a solid dominant base for food packaging, autumn campaigns, and sports branding. Pair it with cream for warmth or deep charcoal for contrast. Next to plain white it can look dull, so give it darker neighbors to hold its richness.
Questions about #aa6b26
What is #aa6b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa6b26 is rgb(170, 107, 38), in HSL hsl(31, 63%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 78%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa6b26?
Cream and warm off-whites soften #aa6b26, while deep charcoal or espresso brown sharpen it. For an autumn palette, add olive or burgundy as supporting tones.
Is #aa6b26 readable on white or black?
#aa6b26 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.