#AA8D7E Hex Color
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#aa8d7e is a dusty orange pulled down by gray, so it reads more like clay than tangerine. Its low saturation makes it a quiet supporting tone, not a hero color. It shines in autumn packaging, food branding, and earthy palettes, and it looks richer against deep navy than against white. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.8:1.
Questions about #aa8d7e
What is #aa8d7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8d7e is rgb(170, 141, 126), in HSL hsl(20, 21%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa8d7e?
Deep navy gives #aa8d7e the contrast its muted warmth needs, while cream and olive keep it soft and earthy. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #aa8d7e readable on white or black?
#aa8d7e 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.