#AA946A Hex Color
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#aa946a is a dusty olive yellow with a muted, khaki warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for outdoor and earthy branding. Black text passes contrast on top at about 7.2:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #aa946a
What is #aa946a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa946a is rgb(170, 148, 106), in HSL hsl(39, 27%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 38%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa946a?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #aa946a without competing with its dusty warmth. It also works beside terracotta for a rugged, earthy palette suited to outdoor themes.
Is #aa946a readable on white or black?
#aa946a has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.