#AA8C89 Hex Color

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Soft, ashy red with dusty rose and muted brown undertones, #aa8c89 has low saturation and medium-light value. Its restrained warmth suggests passion and energy without the force of vivid red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in romantic branding, editorial layouts, or food packaging. It can look muddy beside stark white. Black text remains highly readable.

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What is #aa8c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #aa8c89 is rgb(170, 140, 137), in HSL hsl(5, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 19%, 33%.

Which colors pair well with #aa8c89?

#aa8c89 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and olive because its dusty red warmth gains structure from dark neutrals and subtle contrast from earthy greens, especially in restrained palettes and editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.

Is #aa8c89 readable on white or black?

#aa8c89 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.

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