#AA8E8E Hex Color
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The hex code #aa8e8e is a muted, dusty red with strong gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation softens the urgency of red, giving layouts a worn, restrained feel rather than high energy. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains highly readable at about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #aa8e8e
What is #aa8e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa8e8e is rgb(170, 142, 142), in HSL hsl(0, 14%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa8e8e?
Does #aa8e8e read as warm or cool?
#aa8e8e reads as a muted warm red, though its heavy gray content keeps the temperature restrained. The dusty surface suggests faded paper or aged pigment, making it better for measured romance and editorial work than energetic sports or emergency graphics.
Is #aa8e8e readable on white or black?
#aa8e8e has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.