#AA842C

Color Details

HEX
#AA842C
RGB
rgb(170, 132, 44)
HSL
hsl(42, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 74%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa842c
Contrast 6.05:1 AA
White on #aa842c
Contrast 3.47:1 Fail
#aa842c on Black
Contrast 6.05:1 AA
#aa842c on White
Contrast 3.47:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bb9d56
#ccb580
#ddceab
#886a23
#664f1a
#443512

Complement & Analogous

#2c52aa
#91aa2c
#aa452c

Triadic

#2caa84
#842caa

Monochrome

#443512 #664f1a #aa842c #ccb580 #ddceab #eee6d5

Analogous

#aa452c #c47d6b #aa842c #a7bb56 #91aa2c #748823

Complementary Mix

#664f1a #aa842c #ccb580 #2c52aa #768fc8 #1d356f

Nearby Colors

#aa842b
#aa842d
#aa841c
#aa843c

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About #AA842C

#AA842C converts to RGB(170, 132, 44) and HSL(42, 59%, 42%). 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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#AA842C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA842C?
RGB: 170, 132, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 132, 44)
Is #AA842C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA842C?
Complement: #2c52aa.
Does #AA842C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.47:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.05:1 (AA (normal text)).