#AA9A72 Hex Color
A mellow, dusty yellow with warmth
#aa9a72 is a warm, ashy yellow with dusty gray undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow tone suggests opportunity and easygoing positivity without feeling bright or loud. Use it as a supporting color for sale graphics, budget-focused branding, or construction themes. Black text reads clearly over this hex code, making it practical for accessible labels.
Questions about #aa9a72
What is #aa9a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9a72 is rgb(170, 154, 114), in HSL hsl(43, 25%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 33%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa9a72?
Pair #aa9a72 with near-black, muted blue, or warm off-white when you need contrast without losing its practical warmth; deeper accents sharpen its subdued surface for buttons, labels, and small graphic details.
Is #aa9a72 readable on white or black?
#aa9a72 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.