#AA9189 Hex Color
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#aa9189 is a muted, dusty reddish shade with soft brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation and medium-light value temper red’s usual urgency, giving designs a grounded, mature feel. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or food packaging alongside deep burgundy. The hex code #aa9189 supports readable body text with black at about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #aa9189
What is #aa9189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9189 is rgb(170, 145, 137), in HSL hsl(15, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa9189?
#aa9189 pairs well with deep burgundy, charcoal, cream, and muted rose, creating grounded palettes with gentle contrast. Use darker tones for structure and lighter neutrals to keep this dusty reddish shade feeling warm rather than heavy.
Is #aa9189 readable on white or black?
#aa9189 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.