#AA8C69 Hex Color
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Muted and light, #aa8c69 is a dusty orange with tan and gray undertones. It reads warm but restrained, closer to weathered leather than fresh citrus. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, which makes it a practical mid-tone for packaging, autumn layouts, and food branding. It works best as a supporting tone, since large blocks can turn muddy against white.
Questions about #aa8c69
What is #aa8c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8c69 is rgb(170, 140, 105), in HSL hsl(32, 28%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 38%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa8c69?
#aa8c69 flatters deep greens and cream tones, with olive bringing out its earthy side. Pair it with charcoal for stronger contrast in print layouts.
Is #aa8c69 readable on white or black?
#aa8c69 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.