#AA6E43 Hex Color

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This unsaturated orange carries a dusty, sun-baked quality that feels both adventurous and grounded. The hex code #aa6e43 pairs well with dark navy or charcoal, making it an excellent choice for a secondary accent color. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works for legible interface elements or button states where readability is a priority.

Questions about #aa6e43

What is #aa6e43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa6e43 is rgb(170, 110, 67), in HSL hsl(25, 43%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 61%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa6e43?
#aa6e43 creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic when paired with deep charcoal or dark navy. These high-contrast combinations allow the dusty orange to pop as an accent color without overwhelming the interface or design layout.
Is #aa6e43 readable on white or black?
#aa6e43 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.