#AA9A7D color
The hex color #AA9A7D is a grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.7% red, 60.4% green and 49% blue (170, 154, 125).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 21% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 26% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Mohalla (#A79B7E), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.63:1).
#AA9A7D color codes
| HEX | #AA9A7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(170, 154, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.7%, 60.4%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 21%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 26%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.27, 1.23, 17.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.27, 17.44, 85.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.835, 33.139, 24.118) | |
| Decimal | 11180669 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #AA9A7D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AA9A7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AA9A7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AA9A7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a2997bProtanopia
no red cones#a69e7eDeuteranopia
no green cones#b29592Tritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #aa9a7d; }
.text { color: #aa9a7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #aa9a7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(170 154 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #aa9a7d, #a4aa7d); }
Similar colors
#a79b7eMohalla#af9a7eIncense#ad9a84Majestic Elk#b19778Cookie Crumb#a19986Nomad#b19c86Weathered Wood#aca28fSage the Day#ac9884Quicksand
Closest common color name: Khaki.
Questions
- What color is #AA9A7D?
- #AA9A7D is a grayish orange, closest to the named color Mohalla. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #AA9A7D?
- The RGB value is 170, 154, 125: 170 red, 154 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #AA9A7D?
- The complementary color is #7D8DAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AA9A7D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.63:1 and white text 2.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.