#AA8D5B Hex Color
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This muted, golden-olive hue feels grounded and earthy. Because it is highly unsaturated, #aa8d5b acts as a steady base rather than a bright accent. It pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal gray, preventing a washed-out look. While it offers enough contrast for readable black text, use it sparingly as a dominant background to avoid making designs look muddy or dated. The hex code is #aa8d5b.
Questions about #aa8d5b
What is #aa8d5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8d5b is rgb(170, 141, 91), in HSL hsl(38, 32%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 46%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #aa8d5b for a balanced design?
Because #aa8d5b is a desaturated, golden-olive tone, it works best when grounded by dark, high-contrast partners like deep charcoal or dark forest green. Using it alongside these darker shades prevents the color from appearing muddy while highlighting its inherent, earthy warmth.
Is #aa8d5b readable on white or black?
#aa8d5b has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.