#AA8B2C

Color Details

HEX
#AA8B2C
RGB
rgb(170, 139, 44)
HSL
hsl(45, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 74%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa8b2c
Contrast 6.44:1 AA
White on #aa8b2c
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#aa8b2c on Black
Contrast 6.44:1 AA
#aa8b2c on White
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bba256
#ccb980
#ddd1ab
#886f23
#66531a
#443812

Complement & Analogous

#2c4caa
#8baa2c
#aa4c2c

Triadic

#2caa8b
#8b2caa

Monochrome

#443812 #66531a #aa8b2c #ccb980 #ddd1ab #eee8d5

Analogous

#aa4c2c #c4826b #aa8b2c #a2bb56 #8baa2c #6f8823

Complementary Mix

#66531a #aa8b2c #ccb980 #2c4caa #768bc8 #1d316f

Nearby Colors

#aa8b2b
#aa8b2d
#aa8b1c
#aa8b3c

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About #AA8B2C

#AA8B2C converts to RGB(170, 139, 44) and HSL(45, 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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#AA8B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA8B2C?
RGB: 170, 139, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 139, 44)
Is #AA8B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA8B2C?
Complement: #2c4caa.
Does #AA8B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.44:1 (AA (normal text)).