#AA9822 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #aa9822 is a dark yellow with olive undertones, closer to mustard gold than bright yellow. Its low saturation gives it an earthy, mellow feel that suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, since it can turn muddy across large areas. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #aa9822
What is #aa9822 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9822 is rgb(170, 152, 34), in HSL hsl(52, 67%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 80%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa9822?
Is #aa9822 readable on white or black?
#aa9822 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.