#AA875E Hex Color
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#aa875e is a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and ashy undertones. Its medium lightness gives autumn, food, and handmade designs a grounded, understated feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep charcoal rather than a dominant background. The hex code #aa875e supports readable body text with black at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #aa875e
What is #aa875e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa875e is rgb(170, 135, 94), in HSL hsl(32, 31%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 45%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa875e?
Is #aa875e warm or cool?
#aa875e reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown base and dusty undertones soften the hue without removing its earthy heat. That balance makes it feel natural and understated rather than vivid or strongly red.
Is #aa875e readable on white or black?
#aa875e has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.