#AA5524

Color Details

HEX
#AA5524
RGB
rgb(170, 85, 36)
HSL
hsl(22, 65%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 79%, 33%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.21:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa5524
Contrast 4.03:1 Fail
White on #aa5524
Contrast 5.21:1 AA
#aa5524 on Black
Contrast 4.03:1 Fail
#aa5524 on White
Contrast 5.21:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#bb7750
#cc997c
#ddbba7
#88441d
#663316
#44220e

Complement & Analogous

#2478a8
#a89724
#a82435

Triadic

#24a854
#5424a8

Monochrome

#44220e #663316 #aa5524 #cc997c #ddbba7 #eeddd3

Analogous

#a82435 #c26672 #aa5524 #b9ac50 #a89724 #86791d

Complementary Mix

#663316 #aa5524 #cc997c #2478a8 #71a7c6 #174e6d

Nearby Colors

#aa5523
#aa5525
#aa5514
#aa5534

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About #AA5524

#AA5524 converts to RGB(170, 85, 36) and HSL(22, 65%, 40%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#AA5524 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA5524?
RGB: 170, 85, 36. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 85, 36)
Is #AA5524 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA5524?
Complement: #2478a8.
Does #AA5524 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.21:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.03:1 (AA (large text)).