#AA988B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange leans heavily into grey, offering a sophisticated alternative to brighter autumnal tones. The hex code #aa988b works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base, as its low saturation can feel flat in large blocks. It pairs well with charcoal or slate blue, providing enough contrast for readable black text in layouts where organic, earthy palettes are the goal.
Questions about #aa988b
What is #aa988b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa988b is rgb(170, 152, 139), in HSL hsl(25, 15%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 18%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can I use #aa988b effectively in branding?
Is #aa988b considered a warm or cool tone?
This color sits on the fence, leaning warm due to its orange roots but feeling muted and cool thanks to significant grey undertones. This unique balance makes it an excellent choice for designs that require a sophisticated, non-aggressive aesthetic.
Is #aa988b readable on white or black?
#aa988b has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.