#AA8840 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #aa8840 is a mellow yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and restrained saturation create a grounded, traditional feel with practical outdoor appeal. Use it as a supporting tone in sale graphics, construction branding, or organic packaging, pairing it with charcoal or cream. The hex code is #aa8840.
Questions about #aa8840
What is #aa8840 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8840 is rgb(170, 136, 64), in HSL hsl(41, 45%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 62%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa8840?
Is #aa8840 readable on white or black?
#aa8840 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.