#AA9E97 Hex Color
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#aa9e97 is a dusty, ashy orange that functions well as a muted neutral base. Its desaturated nature means it pairs best with dark charcoals rather than light shades to avoid looking muddy. This hex code provides excellent contrast against black text and meets WCAG AA standards for readable body copy. Use it for autumn palettes or industrial branding where a grounded tone is needed.
Questions about #aa9e97
What is #aa9e97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9e97 is rgb(170, 158, 151), in HSL hsl(22, 10%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #aa9e97?
This muted orange pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep espresso tones to maintain a professional contrast. Because of its desaturated, earthy undertones, it often looks muddy against bright whites, so opt for off-white or dark backgrounds instead.
Is #aa9e97 readable on white or black?
#aa9e97 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.