#AA8337 Hex Color
Warm, grounded yellow-olive character
Muted and warm, #aa8337 is a mellow yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones and low saturation. Its grounded character suits budget branding, outdoor products, construction graphics, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or navy, since large backgrounds can feel muddy. Black text remains readable at about 6:1 contrast. The hex code is #aa8337.
Questions about #aa8337
What is #aa8337 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8337 is rgb(170, 131, 55), in HSL hsl(40, 51%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 68%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa8337?
Is #aa8337 readable on white or black?
#aa8337 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.