#AAA09D Hex Color
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#aaa09d is a dusty red pulled almost all the way to grey. Its low saturation keeps the energy in check, so it works as a soft background rather than a bold accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.2:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep teal or charcoal for a grounded, editorial palette.
Questions about #aaa09d
What is #aaa09d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaa09d is rgb(170, 160, 157), in HSL hsl(14, 7%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aaa09d?
Pair #aaa09d with deep teal for contrast that stays muted, or with charcoal for a clean, grounded pairing. Warm creams can make it look muddy, so cooler neighbors usually flatter it more.
Is #aaa09d a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, though barely. The red undertone gives it warmth, but heavy grey desaturation flattens it into a near-neutral that behaves like a warm grey in most palettes.
Is #aaa09d readable on white or black?
#aaa09d has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.