#AA9535 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this olive yellow reads earthy rather than bright. #aa9535 works best as a supporting tone, since it can turn muddy across large areas. It flatters deep charcoal and cream nicely, and black text clears WCAG AA at about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code suits outdoor, military, and organic branding.
Questions about #aa9535
What is #aa9535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9535 is rgb(170, 149, 53), in HSL hsl(49, 52%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 69%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa9535?
Cream, deep charcoal, and burgundy all flatter #aa9535. Its muted warmth also sits well beside navy for outdoor or heritage-style palettes. Keep brighter yellows away to avoid clashing.
Is #aa9535 readable on white or black?
#aa9535 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.