#AA9D1C

Color Details

HEX
#AA9D1C
RGB
rgb(170, 157, 28)
HSL
hsl(55, 72%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 84%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.55:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa9d1c
Contrast 7.55:1 AAA
White on #aa9d1c
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail
#aa9d1c on Black
Contrast 7.55:1 AAA
#aa9d1c on White
Contrast 2.78:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bbb149
#ccc477
#ddd8a4
#887e16
#665e11
#443f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c28ab
#6fab1c
#ab581c

Triadic

#1cab9f
#9f1cab

Monochrome

#443f0b #665e11 #aa9d1c #ccc477 #ddd8a4 #eeebd2

Analogous

#ab581c #c48a60 #aa9d1c #8cbc49 #6fab1c #598916

Complementary Mix

#665e11 #aa9d1c #ccc477 #1c28ab #6b73c8 #121a6f

Nearby Colors

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#aa9d1d
#aa9d0c
#aa9d2c

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About #AA9D1C

#AA9D1C converts to RGB(170, 157, 28) and HSL(55, 72%, 39%). 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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#AA9D1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA9D1C?
RGB: 170, 157, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 157, 28)
Is #AA9D1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA9D1C?
Complement: #1c28ab.
Does #AA9D1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.78:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.55:1 (AAA (normal text)).