#AA9F93 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #aa9f93 sits between soft orange, warm gray, and dusty taupe. Its low saturation gives it an understated, weathered feel, while the warm undertone supports optimism and practical creativity. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy in food, autumn, and outdoor branding. As a hex code, it also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #aa9f93
What is #aa9f93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa9f93 is rgb(170, 159, 147), in HSL hsl(31, 12%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 14%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aa9f93?
#aa9f93 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted terracotta because its warm gray base lets stronger colors stand out without creating a harsh, high-energy contrast across branding and interfaces.
Is #aa9f93 warm or cool?
#aa9f93 reads warm rather than cool, with a muted orange-beige undertone softened by substantial gray; its moderate lightness and low saturation keep that warmth restrained, so it feels weathered and neutral instead of bright or strongly earthy.
Is #aa9f93 readable on white or black?
#aa9f93 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.