#AA8E7F Hex Color
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Coffee packaging and autumn campaigns often reach for this muted clay tone. The hex code #aa8e7f sits in dusty orange territory, grayed down until it reads more earthy than energetic. Use it as a supporting tone with deep teal or charcoal, since it can wash out against plain white. Black text passes AA on it at 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #aa8e7f
What is #aa8e7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8e7f is rgb(170, 142, 127), in HSL hsl(21, 20%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 25%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa8e7f?
Deep teal and charcoal make #aa8e7f look richer than white does, since plain white drains its warmth. Try it as a supporting tone with one of those darker shades anchoring the palette.
Is black or white text better on #aa8e7f?
Black text is the clear choice on #aa8e7f. It hits about 6.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy, while white text lands near 3:1 and only suits large type.
Is #aa8e7f readable on white or black?
#aa8e7f has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.